US Bridges

Bishopville Road E over Trib Canisteo River

PoorPosted for load

Allegany County, New York · 3.2 Miles North of Almond · Structure no. 000000002213810

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishopville Road E over Trib Canisteo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bishopville Road E over Trib Canisteo River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBishopville Road E
CrossesTrib Canisteo River
Location3.2 Miles North of Almond
Coordinates42.36912, -77.74747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2018)
Projected traffic87 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bishopville Road E over Trib Canisteo River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Bishopville Road E over Trib 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 Bishopville Road E over Trib Canisteo River carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Bishopville Road E over Trib Canisteo River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bishopville Road E over Trib Canisteo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.