Hardscrabble Road over N Br Tuscarora
PoorPosted for loadSteuben County, New York · 2.3 MI SW of Rathbone · Structure no. 000000002217600
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hardscrabble Road over N Br Tuscarora is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardscrabble Road over N Br Tuscarora in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 load restriction.
It carries about 67 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hardscrabble Road over N Br Tuscarora built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hardscrabble Road over N Br Tuscarora 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Hardscrabble Road over N Br Tuscarora carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Hardscrabble Road over N Br Tuscarora?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hardscrabble Road over N Br Tuscarora?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.