US Bridges

County Road 24 over Helmer Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.3 MI NE Cameron Mills · Structure no. 000000003333310

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Helmer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 24 over Helmer Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 288 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesHelmer Creek
Location1.3 MI NE Cameron Mills
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.19048, -77.34557
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2018)
Projected traffic300 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$907,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Helmer Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Helmer 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 October 2023.

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

About 288 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Helmer Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Helmer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.