US Bridges

County Road 21 over N Br Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 3.8 MI NW of Hedgesville · Structure no. 000000003333240

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
201
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over N Br Tuscarora Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 21 over N Br Tuscarora 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesN Br Tuscarora Creek
Location3.8 MI NW of Hedgesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.17465, -77.4633
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2021)
Projected traffic281 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 County Road 21 over N Br Tuscarora Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 21 over N Br Tuscarora 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 21 over N Br Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over N Br Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21 over N Br Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.