US Bridges

RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · In City of Hornell · Structure no. 000000001077150

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,187
2020 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 1995, so it is 30 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 6,187 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,515 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 21
CrossesCanacadea Creek
LocationIn City of Hornell
RouteState Highway 21
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32913, -77.66553
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,187 (2020)
Projected traffic7,515 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 21 over Canacadea 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek carry?

About 6,187 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 21 over Canacadea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.