US Bridges

RTE 436 over Canaseraga Creek

Poor

Livingston County, New York · 0.5 MI W of Dansville · Structure no. 000000003042970

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,667
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 436 over Canaseraga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 436 over Canaseraga Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,667 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,739 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesRTE 436
CrossesCanaseraga Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Dansville
RouteState Highway 436
Coordinates42.56067, -77.71521
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,667 (2021)
Projected traffic1,739 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 436 over Canaseraga Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 436 over Canaseraga 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 436 over Canaseraga Creek carry?

About 1,667 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 436 over Canaseraga Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 436 over Canaseraga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.