US Bridges

County Road 81 over N Br Tuscarora Ck

Good

Steuben County, New York · 2.1 MI SW of Rathbone · Structure no. 000000003334060

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 81 over N Br Tuscarora Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 81 over N Br Tuscarora Ck in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Road 81
CrossesN Br Tuscarora Ck
Location2.1 MI SW of Rathbone
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.1107, -77.34892
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2021)
Projected traffic253 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$969,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 81 over N Br Tuscarora Ck built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 81 over N Br Tuscarora Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 81 over N Br Tuscarora Ck carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Road 81 over N Br Tuscarora Ck?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns County Road 81 over N Br Tuscarora Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.