US Bridges

County Road 44 over Whiskey Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · .7 MI E of S Corning · Structure no. 000000003333680

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,408
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Whiskey Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 44 over Whiskey 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 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 2,408 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,512 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location.7 MI E of S Corning
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12005, -77.02168
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,408 (2018)
Projected traffic2,512 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 44 over Whiskey Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 44 over Whiskey 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 44 over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 2,408 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 44 over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.