US Bridges

County Road 15 over Knight Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.6 MI NW of Bath · Structure no. 000000003333130

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,558
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Knight Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 15 over Knight Creek 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 6 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 1,558 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,625 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesKnight Creek
Location2.6 MI NW of Bath
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.34731, -77.36496
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,558 (2018)
Projected traffic1,625 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$932,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15 over Knight Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 15 over Knight 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over Knight Creek carry?

About 1,558 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over Knight Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over Knight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.