US Bridges

RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.2 MI N JCT SR36 & SR21 · Structure no. 000000001069419

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,209
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 14,209 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,261 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 21
CrossesCanacadea Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT SR36 & SR21
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates42.33009, -77.66341
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,209 (2019)
Projected traffic17,261 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek 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 21 over Canacadea Creek carry?

About 14,209 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.