US Bridges

County Road 7 over Tenmile Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 4.0 MI NE of Wallace · Structure no. 000000003332940

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Tenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 7 over Tenmile Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location4.0 MI NE of Wallace
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46906, -77.3929
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2018)
Projected traffic256 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$775,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over Tenmile Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 7 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.