US Bridges

County Road 129 over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.5 Miles E of Woodhull · Structure no. 000000003334620

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
262
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 129 over Tuscarora Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 129 over Tuscarora Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 99 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 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 129
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location1.5 Miles E of Woodhull
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07577, -77.37955
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2021)
Projected traffic367 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 129 over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 129 over Tuscarora 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 129 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Road 129 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 129 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.