Sullivan Road over Canisteo River
FairPosted for loadAllegany County, New York · 3.7 Miles SE of Birdsall · Structure no. 000000002214290
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sullivan Road over Canisteo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sullivan Road over Canisteo River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sullivan Road over Canisteo River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sullivan 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sullivan Road over Canisteo River carry?
About 8 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Sullivan Road over Canisteo River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Sullivan Road over Canisteo River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.