US Bridges

Seneca Street over Canacadea Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.2 Miles N. of Hornell · Structure no. 000000002016350

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,063
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seneca Street over Canacadea Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seneca Street over Canacadea Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 45 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 6,063 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,365 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSeneca Street
CrossesCanacadea Creek
Location0.2 Miles N. of Hornell
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.3307, -77.6612
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,063 (2021)
Projected traffic7,365 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seneca Street over Canacadea Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Seneca Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Seneca Street over Canacadea Creek carry?

About 6,063 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Seneca Street over Canacadea Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Seneca Street over Canacadea Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.