US Bridges

Hiltonville Road over Canisteo River

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.6 MI N of Int. With N. · Structure no. 000000002214280

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hiltonville Road over Canisteo River is a wood or timber slab carrying Hiltonville Road over Canisteo River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHiltonville Road
CrossesCanisteo River
Location0.6 MI N of Int. With N.
Coordinates42.37763, -77.85154
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic63 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$667,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hiltonville Road over Canisteo River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hiltonville Road over Canisteo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hiltonville Road over Canisteo River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hiltonville Road over Canisteo River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hiltonville Road over Canisteo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.