County Road 70A over Big Creek Road Big Cree
PoorPosted for loadSteuben County, New York · 2.5 Miles NE of Hornell · Structure no. 000000003334720
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 299 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,140
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 70A over Big Creek Road Big Cree is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 70A over Big Creek Road Big Cree in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 89 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,232 by 2041. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 70A over Big Creek Road Big Cree built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is County Road 70A over Big Creek Road Big Cree in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 70A over Big Creek Road Big Cree carry?
About 2,140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 70A over Big Creek Road Big Cree?
The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 70A over Big Creek Road Big Cree?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.