US Bridges

County Road 65 over Marsh Ditch

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.0 MI S of Arkport · Structure no. 000000003333820

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 65 over Marsh Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 65 over Marsh Ditch in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 65
CrossesMarsh Ditch
Location1.0 MI S of Arkport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.37544, -77.68774
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic519 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 65 over Marsh Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 65 over Marsh Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 65 over Marsh Ditch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 65 over Marsh Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 65 over Marsh Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.