County Road 34 over Whiskey Creek
PoorSteuben County, New York · 3.1 Miles North of Caton · Structure no. 000000003333580
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 477
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 34 over Whiskey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 34 over Whiskey Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 87 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 34 over Whiskey Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is County Road 34 over Whiskey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 34 over Whiskey Creek carry?
About 477 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Road 34 over Whiskey Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 34 over Whiskey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.