US Bridges

RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.3 MI NW of Hornell · Structure no. 000000001016330

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,449
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,449 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,189 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 21
CrossesCanacadea Creek
Location1.3 MI NW of Hornell
RouteState Highway 21
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33482, -77.68232
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span154 ft (47 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,449 (2020)
Projected traffic4,189 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek carry?

About 3,449 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (47 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.