US Bridges

County Road 117 over Keegans Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 3.2 MI NW of Troupsburg · Structure no. 000000003334340

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 117 over Keegans Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 117 over Keegans Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 117
CrossesKeegans Creek
Location3.2 MI NW of Troupsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.0539, -77.60233
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2021)
Projected traffic260 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$540,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 117 over Keegans Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 117 over Keegans 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 117 over Keegans Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 117 over Keegans Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 117 over Keegans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.