US Bridges

Seneca Road over Canisteo River

Good

Steuben County, New York · JCT Rts 21&36&CANISTEO R · Structure no. 000000002016360

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,787
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seneca Road over Canisteo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seneca Road over Canisteo River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,787 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,030 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSeneca Road
CrossesCanisteo River
LocationJCT Rts 21&36&CANISTEO R
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.33833, -77.66076
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,787 (2021)
Projected traffic7,030 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seneca Road over Canisteo River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seneca Road over Canisteo River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Seneca Road over Canisteo River carry?

About 5,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Seneca Road over Canisteo River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Seneca Road over Canisteo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.