US Bridges

Tuttle Road over Fivemile Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 3.1 MI NE of Prattsburg · Structure no. 000000002217520

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuttle Road over Fivemile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tuttle Road over Fivemile Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTuttle Road
CrossesFivemile Creek
Location3.1 MI NE of Prattsburg
Coordinates42.55956, -77.25488
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2018)
Projected traffic53 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$902,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuttle Road over Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuttle Road over Fivemile 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tuttle Road over Fivemile Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Tuttle Road over Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tuttle Road over Fivemile Creek?

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