US Bridges

County Road 68 over Crosby Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 3.5 Miles SW of Hornell · Structure no. 000000003333880

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 68 over Crosby Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 68 over Crosby Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 68
CrossesCrosby Creek
Location3.5 Miles SW of Hornell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.30033, -77.71209
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2018)
Projected traffic484 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$249,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 68 over Crosby Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 68 over Crosby 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 68 over Crosby Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 68 over Crosby Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns County Road 68 over Crosby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.