US Bridges

Driveway-Off CR85 over Mine Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · .6 Mile South of Freeman · Structure no. 000000002359480

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driveway-Off CR85 over Mine Creek is a steel culvert carrying Driveway-Off CR85 over Mine Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2022. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDriveway-Off CR85
CrossesMine Creek
Location.6 Mile South of Freeman
Coordinates42.04844, -77.27715
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2002)
Projected traffic28 by 2022
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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$189,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Driveway-Off CR85 over Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Driveway-Off CR85 over Mine 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 2023.

How much traffic does Driveway-Off CR85 over Mine Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Driveway-Off CR85 over Mine Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Driveway-Off CR85 over Mine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.