US Bridges

RTE 417 over Canisteo River

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.3 Mi. N of Addison · Structure no. 000000001012650

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,033
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Canisteo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 417 over Canisteo River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,033 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,531 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 417
CrossesCanisteo River
Location0.3 Mi. N of Addison
RouteState Highway 417
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10697, -77.23376
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,033 (2020)
Projected traffic8,531 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Canisteo River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Canisteo River carry?

About 8,033 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Canisteo River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Canisteo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.