US Bridges

Stewart Road over Bucks Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 04 MI SE JCT CR 14 Ste RD · Structure no. 000000002216420

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Road over Bucks Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Stewart Road over Bucks Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStewart Road
CrossesBucks Creek
Location04 MI SE JCT CR 14 Ste RD
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.3007, -77.40886
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic210 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$772,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart Road over Bucks Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewart Road over Bucks 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Stewart Road over Bucks Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Road over Bucks Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Road over Bucks Creek?

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