US Bridges

Olmstead Road over Wallace Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.7 MI NE of Wallace · Structure no. 000000002216210

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olmstead Road over Wallace Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olmstead Road over Wallace Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 89 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesOlmstead Road
CrossesWallace Creek
Location0.7 MI NE of Wallace
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44628, -77.4481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2018)
Projected traffic104 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$910,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olmstead Road over Wallace Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Olmstead Road over Wallace Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Olmstead Road over Wallace Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Olmstead Road over Wallace Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Olmstead Road over Wallace Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.