US Bridges

County Road 29 over Hammer Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.1 MI N of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000003333510

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
622
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over Hammer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 29 over Hammer Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 871 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Road 29
CrossesHammer Creek
Location1.1 MI N of Canisteo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.2864, -77.6087
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2018)
Projected traffic871 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$625,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29 over Hammer Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 29 over Hammer 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 29 over Hammer Creek carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29 over Hammer Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over Hammer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.