US Bridges

Purdy-Fall Creek R over Purdy Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.1 MI East of CO Road 28 · Structure no. 000000002217060

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Purdy-Fall Creek R over Purdy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Purdy-Fall Creek R over Purdy Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPurdy-Fall Creek R
CrossesPurdy Creek
Location0.1 MI East of CO Road 28
Coordinates42.24714, -77.69176
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2018)
Projected traffic59 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Purdy-Fall Creek R over Purdy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Purdy-Fall Creek R over Purdy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Purdy-Fall Creek R over Purdy Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Purdy-Fall Creek R over Purdy Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Purdy-Fall Creek R over Purdy Creek?

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