US Bridges

Hammer Creek Road over Hammer Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.3 MI North of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000002216680

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammer Creek Road over Hammer Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hammer Creek Road over Hammer Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHammer Creek Road
CrossesHammer Creek
Location1.3 MI North of Canisteo
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28848, -77.60623
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2018)
Projected traffic202 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 byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$589,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hammer Creek Road over Hammer Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammer Creek Road over Hammer 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hammer Creek Road over Hammer Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Hammer Creek Road over Hammer Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hammer Creek Road over Hammer Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.