US Bridges

E Vanscoter ST over Crosby Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1 Mile South of Hornell · Structure no. 000000002218150

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
356
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Vanscoter ST over Crosby Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Vanscoter ST over Crosby Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 356 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE Vanscoter ST
CrossesCrosby Creek
Location1 Mile South of Hornell
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.31449, -77.65837
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2021)
Projected traffic498 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Vanscoter ST over Crosby Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is E Vanscoter ST over Crosby 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E Vanscoter ST over Crosby Creek carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Vanscoter ST over Crosby Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns E Vanscoter ST over Crosby Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.