US Bridges

Russell Road over Big Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 3.6 MI W of Howard · Structure no. 000000002216950

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Road over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Russell Road over Big Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRussell Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.6 MI W of Howard
Coordinates42.367, -77.57568
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2020)
Projected traffic71 by 2040
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$771,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Road over Big 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Russell Road over Big Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Russell Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Road over Big Creek?

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