US Bridges

County Road 28 over Acker Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 5.3 MI SW of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000003333450

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
441
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over Acker Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 28 over Acker Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 441 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 617 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesAcker Creek
Location5.3 MI SW of Canisteo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.24107, -77.69964
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic441 (2020)
Projected traffic617 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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$970,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over Acker Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 28 over Acker 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 28 over Acker Creek carry?

About 441 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 28 over Acker Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over Acker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.