US Bridges

County Road 73 over Ryas Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.8 MI SW of Presho · Structure no. 000000003333950

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,187
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 73 over Ryas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 73 over Ryas Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 94 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 1,187 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,238 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 73
CrossesRyas Creek
Location1.8 MI SW of Presho
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05937, -77.13203
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,187 (2019)
Projected traffic1,238 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$819,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 73 over Ryas Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is County Road 73 over Ryas 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 73 over Ryas Creek carry?

About 1,187 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 73 over Ryas Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 73 over Ryas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.