US Bridges

LA Rue Road over Fivemile Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.5 Miles S of Wheeler · Structure no. 000000002217930

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Rue Road over Fivemile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Rue Road over Fivemile Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLA Rue Road
CrossesFivemile Creek
Location1.5 Miles S of Wheeler
Coordinates42.41151, -77.3446
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2020)
Projected traffic199 by 2040
Trucks19%
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$497,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Rue Road over Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Rue Road over Fivemile 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA Rue Road over Fivemile Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA Rue Road over Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns LA Rue Road over Fivemile Creek?

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