US Bridges

RTE 70 over Canaseraga Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · .4 MI E of Canaseraga · Structure no. 000000001029430

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,236
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 70 over Canaseraga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 70 over Canaseraga Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,236 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 70
CrossesCanaseraga Creek
Location.4 MI E of Canaseraga
RouteState Highway 70
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.4613, -77.77399
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,236 (2020)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 70 over Canaseraga Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 70 over Canaseraga 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 70 over Canaseraga Creek carry?

About 2,236 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 70 over Canaseraga Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 70 over Canaseraga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.