US Bridges

County Road 7 over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 7 MI NE of Avoca · Structure no. 000000003334600

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Ten Mile Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 7 over Ten Mile Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 48 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location7 MI NE of Avoca
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49739, -77.37693
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2019)
Projected traffic147 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$573,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Road 7 over Ten Mile 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 7 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.