US Bridges

County Road 31 over Milwaukee Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.4 M S of S Canisteo · Structure no. 000000003333530

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 31 over Milwaukee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 31 over Milwaukee Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Road 31
CrossesMilwaukee Creek
Location0.4 M S of S Canisteo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.18925, -77.55148
Functional classRural Local

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 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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 31 over Milwaukee Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 31 over Milwaukee 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 31 over Milwaukee Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Road 31 over Milwaukee Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 31 over Milwaukee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.