US Bridges

RTE 36 over Colonel Bills Crk

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.8 MI SE of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000001023520

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Colonel Bills Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 36 over Colonel Bills Crk in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesColonel Bills Crk
Location1.8 MI SE of Canisteo
RouteState Highway 36
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25448, -77.58325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2021)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Colonel Bills Crk built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 36 over Colonel Bills Crk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Colonel Bills Crk carry?

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Colonel Bills Crk?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Colonel Bills Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.