US Bridges

Unionville Road over Bucks Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 2.8 MI SE of Towlesville · Structure no. 000000002216270

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unionville Road over Bucks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Unionville Road over Bucks Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUnionville Road
CrossesBucks Creek
Location2.8 MI SE of Towlesville
Coordinates42.30347, -77.41
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic63 by 2041
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$794,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Unionville Road over Bucks Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unionville Road over Bucks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Unionville Road over Bucks Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Unionville Road over Bucks Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Unionville Road over Bucks Creek?

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