US Bridges

County Road 68 over Crosby Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.3 MI SW of Hornell · Structure no. 000000003358810

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 68 over Crosby Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 68 over Crosby Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 68
CrossesCrosby Creek
Location2.3 MI SW of Hornell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29946, -77.71261
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2018)
Projected traffic484 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$266,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 68 over Crosby Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 68 over Crosby 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 68 over Crosby Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 68 over Crosby Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns County Road 68 over Crosby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.