US Bridges

County Road 70A over Goff Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 2.3 MI E of Howard · Structure no. 000000003334750

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,058
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 70A over Goff Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 70A over Goff Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,103 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesCounty Road 70A
CrossesGoff Creek
Location2.3 MI E of Howard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.36113, -77.46528
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,058 (2018)
Projected traffic1,103 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 70A over Goff Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 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 November 2023.

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

About 1,058 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 70A over Goff Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 70A over Goff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.