US Bridges

High Street over Norfolk Southern Post C

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.1 Miles W of Ny 414 Int · Structure no. 000000002218110

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
518 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Street over Norfolk Southern Post C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Street over Norfolk Southern Post C in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2038. The structure is 518 ft (157.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesHigh Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern Post C
Location0.1 Miles W of Ny 414 Int
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.1615, -77.05346
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length518 ft (157.9 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2018)
Projected traffic202 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Street over Norfolk Southern Post C built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Street over Norfolk Southern Post C 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 2023.

How much traffic does High Street over Norfolk Southern Post C carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is High Street over Norfolk Southern Post C?

The structure is 518 ft (157.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns High Street over Norfolk Southern Post C?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.