US Bridges

County Road 6 over Neils Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.2 MI SW of Wallace · Structure no. 000000003332860

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Neils Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 6 over Neils Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesNeils Creek
Location1.2 MI SW of Wallace
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.425, -77.47001
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic630 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6 over Neils Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 over Neils 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 County Road 6 over Neils Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over Neils Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Neils Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.