US Bridges

Cross ST over Cole Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.8 MI N of Int. Gallaghe · Structure no. 000000002217590

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross ST over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cross ST over Cole Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCross ST
CrossesCole Creek
Location0.8 MI N of Int. Gallaghe
Coordinates42.50964, -77.16424
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2018)
Projected traffic190 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$815,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross ST over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross ST over Cole 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cross ST over Cole Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cross ST over Cole Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cross ST over Cole Creek?

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