US Bridges

Hurlbut Street over Marsh Ditch

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2 Miles North of I-86 · Structure no. 000000002218020

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
801
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurlbut Street over Marsh Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hurlbut Street over Marsh Ditch in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 51 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 801 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,121 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHurlbut Street
CrossesMarsh Ditch
Location2 Miles North of I-86
Coordinates42.39365, -77.69764
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2020)
Projected traffic1,121 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$726,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hurlbut Street over Marsh Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Hurlbut Street over Marsh Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hurlbut Street over Marsh Ditch carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hurlbut Street over Marsh Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hurlbut Street over Marsh Ditch?

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