US Bridges

RTE 36 over Loder Street Norfolk So

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.3 Miles S of Intersecti · Structure no. 000000001023559

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
352 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,580
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Loder Street Norfolk So is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 36 over Loder Street Norfolk So in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 57 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 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 15,580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,926 by 2041. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesLoder Street Norfolk So
Location0.3 Miles S of Intersecti
RouteState Highway 36
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32308, -77.66097
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,580 (2020)
Projected traffic18,926 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Loder Street Norfolk So built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 36 over Loder Street Norfolk So 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 Loder Street Norfolk So carry?

About 15,580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Loder Street Norfolk So?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Loder Street Norfolk So?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.