US Bridges

RTE 36 over Peak Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.1 MI SE of S Canisteo · Structure no. 000000001023500

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,461
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Peak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 36 over Peak Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,551 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesPeak Creek
Location2.1 MI SE of S Canisteo
RouteState Highway 36
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17222, -77.52781
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2019)
Projected traffic1,551 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$664,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Peak Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 36 over Peak Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Peak Creek carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Peak Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE 36 over Peak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.