US Bridges

CR 16 over Telegraph Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 4.7 MI E of Bath · Structure no. 000000003333160

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
632
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Telegraph Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 16 over Telegraph Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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).

CarriesCR 16
CrossesTelegraph Creek
Location4.7 MI E of Bath
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.33065, -77.22836
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 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$888,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 over Telegraph Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 over Telegraph 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 16 over Telegraph Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 16 over Telegraph Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 over Telegraph Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.