US Bridges

Olmstead Road over Hopper Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 2.6 MI W of Woodhull · Structure no. 000000002217720

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olmstead Road over Hopper Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Olmstead Road over Hopper Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOlmstead Road
CrossesHopper Creek
Location2.6 MI W of Woodhull
Coordinates42.0764, -77.45828
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic98 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$674,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olmstead Road over Hopper Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olmstead Road over Hopper 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Olmstead Road over Hopper Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Olmstead Road over Hopper Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Olmstead Road over Hopper Creek?

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