US Bridges

County Road 14 over Maxwell Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 3 MI SE of Towlesville · Structure no. 000000003369510

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
859
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 14 over Maxwell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 14 over Maxwell Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 859 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 14
CrossesMaxwell Creek
Location3 MI SE of Towlesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.30951, -77.4061
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2018)
Projected traffic896 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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$717,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 14 over Maxwell Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 14 over Maxwell 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 14 over Maxwell Creek carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 14 over Maxwell Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 14 over Maxwell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.