US Bridges

Daniels Road over Knight Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.3 Miles S of Kanona · Structure no. 000000002216400

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daniels Road over Knight Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Daniels Road over Knight Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesDaniels Road
CrossesKnight Creek
Location1.3 Miles S of Kanona
Coordinates42.35359, -77.36015
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic21 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$829,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daniels Road over Knight Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Daniels Road over Knight 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Daniels Road over Knight Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Daniels Road over Knight Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Daniels Road over Knight Creek?

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