US Bridges

Michigan Street over Mill Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 14 MI S Wayland · Structure no. 000000002217560

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Street over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Michigan Street over Mill Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMichigan Street
CrossesMill Creek
Location14 MI S Wayland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.54116, -77.59823
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2018)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$969,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Michigan Street over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michigan Street over Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Michigan Street over Mill Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Street over Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Street over Mill Creek?

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