US Bridges

County Road 27 over Stephens Gulch

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.5 MI NE of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000003333390

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
384
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over Stephens Gulch is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 27 over Stephens Gulch in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 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 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesStephens Gulch
Location2.5 MI NE of Canisteo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28549, -77.55468
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2018)
Projected traffic538 by 2038
Trucks4%
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$540,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 27 over Stephens Gulch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 27 over Stephens Gulch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 27 over Stephens Gulch carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over Stephens Gulch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over Stephens Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.