US Bridges

County Road 119 over Helmer Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.4 MI E of Cameron Mills · Structure no. 000000003334450

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
970
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 119 over Helmer Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 119 over Helmer Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,011 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 119
CrossesHelmer Creek
Location1.4 MI E of Cameron Mills
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17588, -77.34074
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2018)
Projected traffic1,011 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$668,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 119 over Helmer Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 119 over Helmer 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 119 over Helmer Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 119 over Helmer Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 119 over Helmer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.