US Bridges

South Street over Tuscarora Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · In Addison · Structure no. 000000002218010

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,969
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over Tuscarora Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Street over Tuscarora Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 74 years old, older 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 2,969 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,157 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesTuscarora Creek
LocationIn Addison
Coordinates42.10324, -77.23388
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,969 (2021)
Projected traffic4,157 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Street over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is South Street over Tuscarora 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does South Street over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 2,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Street over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns South Street over Tuscarora Creek?

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