US Bridges

County Road 31 over Milwaukee Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.0 Miles S of Ny 36 · Structure no. 000000003333540

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 31 over Milwaukee Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 31 over Milwaukee Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 31
CrossesMilwaukee Creek
Location2.0 Miles S of Ny 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16556, -77.5648
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic252 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$556,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 31 over Milwaukee Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 31 over Milwaukee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 31 over Milwaukee Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Road 31 over Milwaukee Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 31 over Milwaukee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.