County Road 70A over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadSteuben County, New York · 0.3 MI NE of N.Hornell · Structure no. 000000003334730
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,140
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 70A over Big Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 70A over Big Creek 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 150 ft (45.7 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 70A over Big Creek 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 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 carry?
About 2,140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 70A over Big Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 70A over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.