US Bridges

RTE 36 over Trib. Canisteo River

Fair

Steuben County, New York · .2 MI S JCT I86 & SR 36 · Structure no. 000000001061840

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,224
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Trib. Canisteo River is a steel culvert carrying RTE 36 over Trib. Canisteo River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 12,224 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,849 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesTrib. Canisteo River
Location.2 MI S JCT I86 & SR 36
RouteState Highway 36
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36874, -77.67506
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,224 (2020)
Projected traffic14,849 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$900,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Trib. Canisteo River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 36 over Trib. Canisteo River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Trib. Canisteo River carry?

About 12,224 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Trib. Canisteo River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns RTE 36 over Trib. Canisteo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.