US Bridges

County Road 105 over Wallace Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.3 MI E of Wallace · Structure no. 000000003334300

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 105 over Wallace Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 105 over Wallace Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 89 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 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 105
CrossesWallace Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Wallace
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.44109, -77.45069
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2018)
Projected traffic556 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$497,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 105 over Wallace Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 105 over Wallace 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 105 over Wallace Creek carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Road 105 over Wallace Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 105 over Wallace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.