US Bridges

County Road 69 over Goff Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 3.1 MI E of Howard · Structure no. 000000003333920

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 69 over Goff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 69 over Goff Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 69
CrossesGoff Creek
Location3.1 MI E of Howard
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36544, -77.44696
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2018)
Projected traffic441 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$662,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 69 over Goff Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is County Road 69 over Goff 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 69 over Goff Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 69 over Goff Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 69 over Goff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.