US Bridges

Emerson Road over Trib Canisteo Riv

Good

Allegany County, New York · 4.3 MI NW of Almond · Structure no. 000000002213850

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerson Road over Trib Canisteo Riv is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Emerson Road over Trib Canisteo Riv in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 53 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesEmerson Road
CrossesTrib Canisteo Riv
Location4.3 MI NW of Almond
Coordinates42.37678, -77.77971
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2018)
Projected traffic88 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$616,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emerson Road over Trib Canisteo Riv built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Emerson 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 August 2023.

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

About 63 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Emerson Road over Trib Canisteo Riv?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Emerson Road over Trib Canisteo Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.