Harder Road over Tuscarora Creek
PoorPosted for loadSteuben County, New York · 2.3 MI E of Woodhull · Structure no. 000000002217980
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harder Road over Tuscarora Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Harder Road over Tuscarora Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 123 years old, older 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 2 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 9 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harder Road over Tuscarora Creek built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Harder Road over Tuscarora Creek 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 Harder Road over Tuscarora Creek carry?
About 9 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Harder Road over Tuscarora Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Harder Road over Tuscarora Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.