US Bridges

County Road 21 over N B Tuscarora Crk

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.9 MI NW of Hedgesville · Structure no. 000000003333260

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over N B Tuscarora Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 21 over N B Tuscarora Crk in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2037. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesN B Tuscarora Crk
Location1.9 MI NW of Hedgesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.1535, -77.44136
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2017)
Projected traffic360 by 2037
Trucks7%
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$728,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 21 over N B Tuscarora Crk 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 2023.

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

About 257 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns County Road 21 over N B Tuscarora Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.