Mcchesney Road over Canisteo River
PoorPosted for loadSteuben County, New York · 4.2 MI NW of Cameron · Structure no. 000000002216630
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcchesney Road over Canisteo River is a steel truss - thru carrying Mcchesney Road over Canisteo River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2038. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcchesney Road over Canisteo River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcchesney Road over Canisteo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Mcchesney Road over Canisteo River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Mcchesney Road over Canisteo River?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Mcchesney Road over Canisteo River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.