US Bridges

Bean Station Road over Fivemile Creek

Poor

Steuben County, New York · 2.5 MI S of Prattsburg · Structure no. 000000002217480

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bean Station Road over Fivemile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bean Station Road over Fivemile Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 3 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.

It carries about 329 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBean Station Road
CrossesFivemile Creek
Location2.5 MI S of Prattsburg
Coordinates42.48671, -77.28633
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2018)
Projected traffic461 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$978,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bean Station Road over Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Bean Station Road over Fivemile 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bean Station Road over Fivemile Creek carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Bean Station Road over Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bean Station Road over Fivemile Creek?

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