US Bridges

County Road 85 over Tuscarora Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1 Mile North of Freeman · Structure no. 000000003334110

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,291
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 85 over Tuscarora Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 85 over Tuscarora Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,291 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,807 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 85
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location1 Mile North of Freeman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07119, -77.27837
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,291 (2021)
Projected traffic1,807 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 85 over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 85 over Tuscarora Creek 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 85 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 1,291 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 85 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 85 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.