US Bridges

Pierce Road over Rock Run Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.0 MI SW of Adrian · Structure no. 000000002216710

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierce Road over Rock Run Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pierce Road over Rock Run 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 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesPierce Road
CrossesRock Run Creek
Location2.0 MI SW of Adrian
Coordinates42.23784, -77.55481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2018)
Projected traffic88 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$481,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pierce Road over Rock Run Creek built?

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

What condition is Pierce Road over Rock Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pierce Road over Rock Run Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Pierce Road over Rock Run Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pierce Road over Rock Run Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.