US Bridges

County Road 68 over Crosby Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 4.1 MI SW of Hornell · Structure no. 000000003333910

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
486
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 68 over Crosby Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 68 over Crosby Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 486 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 506 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 68
CrossesCrosby Creek
Location4.1 MI SW of Hornell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28063, -77.7209
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2018)
Projected traffic506 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$658,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 68 over Crosby Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 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 November 2023.

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

About 486 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 68 over Crosby Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 68 over Crosby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.