US Bridges

County Road 68 over Crosby Creek

Poor

Steuben County, New York · 3.7 MI SW of Hornell · Structure no. 000000003333900

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 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 1980 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 45 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 464 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Road 68
CrossesCrosby Creek
Location3.7 MI SW of Hornell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.29488, -77.71541
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$855,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 68 over Crosby Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is County Road 68 over Crosby Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 68 over Crosby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.