US Bridges

County Road 21 over N B Tuscarora Creek

GoodPosted for load

Steuben County, New York · 3.1 MI NW of Hedgesville · Structure no. 000000003333250

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over N B Tuscarora Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 21 over N B Tuscarora 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesN B Tuscarora Creek
Location3.1 MI NW of Hedgesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.16286, -77.45623
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic294 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21 over N B Tuscarora Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 21 over N B Tuscarora 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 May 2024.

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

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21 over N B Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.