US Bridges

RTE 36 over Stoney Brook

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.2 Mi. S of Dansville · Structure no. 000000001023580

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,839
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Stoney Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 36 over Stoney Brook in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 6,839 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,263 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesStoney Brook
Location2.2 Mi. S of Dansville
RouteState Highway 36
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.52718, -77.6955
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating103.9 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 length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,839 (2018)
Projected traffic7,263 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Stoney Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 36 over Stoney Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Stoney Brook carry?

About 6,839 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Stoney Brook?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Stoney Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.