US Bridges

County Road 70A over Goff Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.5 MI S of Avoca · Structure no. 000000003334630

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,547
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 70A over Goff Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 70A over Goff Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,547 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,613 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 70A
CrossesGoff Creek
Location1.5 MI S of Avoca
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38826, -77.41157
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,547 (2018)
Projected traffic1,613 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 70A over Goff Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 70A over Goff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 70A over Goff Creek carry?

About 1,547 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 70A over Goff Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 70A over Goff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.