US Bridges

RTE 36 over Bennett Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.7 MI SE of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000001023530

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,728
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Bennett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 36 over Bennett Creek 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 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 2,728 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,897 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesBennett Creek
Location0.7 MI SE of Canisteo
RouteState Highway 36
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.26537, -77.594
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,728 (2020)
Projected traffic2,897 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Bennett Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 36 over Bennett 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Bennett Creek carry?

About 2,728 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Bennett Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.