US Bridges

Bishopville Road over Trib Canisteo Riv

Good

Allegany County, New York · 0.1 MI S of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000002213820

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishopville Road over Trib Canisteo Riv is a wood or timber slab carrying Bishopville Road over Trib Canisteo Riv in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesBishopville Road
CrossesTrib Canisteo Riv
Location0.1 MI S of Bishopville
Coordinates42.36739, -77.74776
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2018)
Projected traffic427 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bishopville Road over Trib Canisteo Riv built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bishopville Road over Trib Canisteo Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Bishopville Road over Trib Canisteo Riv carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bishopville Road over Trib Canisteo Riv?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bishopville Road over Trib Canisteo Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.