US Bridges

County Road 100 over Elk Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.3 Miles W of Freeman · Structure no. 000000003334260

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
499
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 100 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 100 over Elk Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 699 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 100
CrossesElk Creek
Location2.3 Miles W of Freeman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05756, -77.31786
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2018)
Projected traffic699 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 100 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 100 over Elk 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 100 over Elk Creek carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 100 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 100 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.