US Bridges

County Road 120 over Tannery Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.1 Miles NE of Lindley · Structure no. 000000003334470

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
533
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 120 over Tannery Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 120 over Tannery Creek 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 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 120
CrossesTannery Creek
Location1.1 Miles NE of Lindley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04268, -77.11445
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2018)
Projected traffic556 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 120 over Tannery Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 120 over Tannery 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 120 over Tannery Creek carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 120 over Tannery Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 120 over Tannery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.