US Bridges

Canacadea Street over Canacadea Creek

PoorPosted for load

Allegany County, New York · 0.11 MI East of South Mai · Structure no. 000000002213910

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canacadea Street over Canacadea Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canacadea Street over Canacadea Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCanacadea Street
CrossesCanacadea Creek
Location0.11 MI East of South Mai
Coordinates42.31782, -77.737
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2020)
Projected traffic116 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canacadea Street over Canacadea Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Canacadea Street over Canacadea Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Canacadea Street over Canacadea Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Canacadea Street over Canacadea Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Canacadea Street over Canacadea Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.