Downing Road over Canisteo River
PoorAllegany County, New York · 1.1 MI NE of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000002213790
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Downing Road over Canisteo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Downing Road over Canisteo River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Downing Road over Canisteo River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Downing Road over Canisteo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Downing Road over Canisteo River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Downing Road over Canisteo River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Downing Road over Canisteo River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.