US Bridges

County Road 60 over Cruden Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 4.6 MI SW of Rexville · Structure no. 000000003333780

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 60 over Cruden Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 60 over Cruden Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 50 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 60
CrossesCruden Creek
Location4.6 MI SW of Rexville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05447, -77.74099
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2020)
Projected traffic169 by 2040
Trucks19%
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$406,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 60 over Cruden Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 60 over Cruden 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 60 over Cruden Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Road 60 over Cruden Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 60 over Cruden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.