US Bridges

County Road 16 over Smith Run Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 3.4 Miles East of Bath · Structure no. 000000003333140

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
632
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Smith Run Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 16 over Smith Run Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 632 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesSmith Run Creek
Location3.4 Miles East of Bath
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.32618, -77.25209
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic632 (2018)
Projected traffic885 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$543,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Smith Run Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over Smith Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Smith Run Creek carry?

About 632 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Smith Run Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Smith Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.