US Bridges

County Road 117 over Young Hickory Crk

Good

Steuben County, New York · 3.5 MI W 0F Troopsburg · Structure no. 000000003334350

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 117 over Young Hickory Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 117 over Young Hickory Crk in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 117
CrossesYoung Hickory Crk
Location3.5 MI W 0F Troopsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03691, -77.57216
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed23 mi (37 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 117 over Young Hickory Crk built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 117 over Young Hickory Crk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 117 over Young Hickory Crk carry?

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

How long is County Road 117 over Young Hickory Crk?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 117 over Young Hickory Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.