Townley Hill Road over Post Creek
PoorPosted for loadSteuben County, New York · 2 MI NE of Ferenbaugh · Structure no. 000000002217140
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 233
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townley Hill Road over Post Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Townley Hill Road over Post Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Townley Hill Road over Post Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Townley Hill Road over Post Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Townley Hill Road over Post Creek carry?
About 233 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Townley Hill Road over Post Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Townley Hill Road over Post Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.