US Bridges

RTE 415 over Smith Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.8MI NW of Savona · Structure no. 000000003334650

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,695
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 415 over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 415 over Smith Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 90 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 2,695 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,811 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 415
CrossesSmith Creek
Location2.8MI NW of Savona
RouteState Highway 415
Coordinates42.3155, -77.25606
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,695 (2020)
Projected traffic2,811 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 415 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 415 over Smith 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 415 over Smith Creek carry?

About 2,695 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 415 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 415 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.