US Bridges

County Road 46 over Mill Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.4 MI SE of Dansville · Structure no. 000000003333720

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
368
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 46 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 46 over Mill 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Road 46
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.4 MI SE of Dansville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.47388, -77.65775
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2018)
Projected traffic515 by 2038
Trucks7%
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$851,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 46 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 46 over Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 46 over Mill Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 46 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 46 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.