US Bridges

County Road 85 over Mine Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 4.0 MI SW of Addison · Structure no. 000000003359490

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,291
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 85 over Mine Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 85 over Mine Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 1,291 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,807 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 85
CrossesMine Creek
Location4.0 MI SW of Addison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04368, -77.28211
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,291 (2021)
Projected traffic1,807 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$414,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 85 over Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 85 over Mine 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 85 over Mine Creek carry?

About 1,291 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 85 over Mine Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns County Road 85 over Mine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.