US Bridges

Brown Road over Trib Canisteo Rvr

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.4 MI W of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000002255990

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Road over Trib Canisteo Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Road over Trib Canisteo Rvr in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBrown Road
CrossesTrib Canisteo Rvr
Location1.4 MI W of Bishopville
Coordinates42.37424, -77.77749
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2018)
Projected traffic133 by 2038
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$471,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Road over Trib Canisteo Rvr built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Road over Trib Canisteo Rvr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Brown Road over Trib Canisteo Rvr carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Brown Road over Trib Canisteo Rvr?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Road over Trib Canisteo Rvr?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.