US Bridges

County Road 40A over Caton Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.7 Miles North of Caton · Structure no. 000000003333620

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 40A over Caton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 40A over Caton Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 40A
CrossesCaton Creek
Location2.7 Miles North of Caton
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09142, -77.04211
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2018)
Projected traffic528 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$932,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 40A over Caton Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 40A over Caton 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 40A over Caton Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 40A over Caton Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns County Road 40A over Caton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.