US Bridges

CR 16 over Smith Run Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 3.6 MI E of Bath · Structure no. 000000003333150

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
632
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Smith Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 16 over Smith Run 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 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCR 16
CrossesSmith Run Creek
Location3.6 MI E of Bath
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.32623, -77.24988
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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 over Smith Run Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 16 over Smith Run Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 16 over Smith Run Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 over Smith Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.