US Bridges

South Hill Road over Michigan Creek

FairPosted for load

Steuben County, New York · 3.2 MI W of Campbell · Structure no. 000000002217660

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Hill Road over Michigan Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying South Hill Road over Michigan Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Hill Road
CrossesMichigan Creek
Location3.2 MI W of Campbell
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22145, -77.26422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic56 by 2038
Trucks7%
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$431,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Hill Road over Michigan Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Hill Road over Michigan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does South Hill Road over Michigan Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South Hill Road over Michigan Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns South Hill Road over Michigan Creek?

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