US Bridges

County Road 24 over Trib Helmer Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.1 MI E of Cameron Mills · Structure no. 000000003333300

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
434
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Trib Helmer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 24 over Trib Helmer Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 88 years old, older 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 434 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesTrib Helmer Creek
Location1.1 MI E of Cameron Mills
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.18239, -77.34784
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2018)
Projected traffic452 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 24 over Trib Helmer Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Road 24 over Trib Helmer 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Trib Helmer Creek carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Trib Helmer Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Trib Helmer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.