US Bridges

County Road 68 over Crosby Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 3.6 Miles SW of Hornell · Structure no. 000000003333890

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
464
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 68 over Crosby Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 68 over Crosby Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Road 68
CrossesCrosby Creek
Location3.6 Miles SW of Hornell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.2982, -77.71341
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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$728,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 68 over Crosby Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 68 over Crosby 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 October 2024.

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 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 68 over Crosby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.