US Bridges

County Road 44 over Gillette Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 3.0 MI E of S Corning · Structure no. 000000003333690

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,408
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Gillette Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 44 over Gillette Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,408 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,512 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesGillette Creek
Location3.0 MI E of S Corning
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11531, -76.99124
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 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$815,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 44 over Gillette Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 44 over Gillette 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 April 2023.

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

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

How long is County Road 44 over Gillette Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Gillette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.