US Bridges

County Road 119 over Stephens Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.9 MI E of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000003334400

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,191
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 119 over Stephens Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 119 over Stephens Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 94 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 1,191 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,242 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 119
CrossesStephens Creek
Location1.9 MI E of Canisteo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.26464, -77.56562
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,191 (2018)
Projected traffic1,242 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$703,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 119 over Stephens Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 119 over Stephens 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 119 over Stephens Creek carry?

About 1,191 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 119 over Stephens Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 119 over Stephens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.