US Bridges

Catatunk Road over Canisteo River

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.1 MI S County RD 119 · Structure no. 000000002216670

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catatunk Road over Canisteo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Catatunk Road over Canisteo River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 115 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2038. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCatatunk Road
CrossesCanisteo River
Location0.1 MI S County RD 119
Coordinates42.25267, -77.51742
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2018)
Projected traffic95 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catatunk Road over Canisteo River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Catatunk Road over Canisteo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Catatunk Road over Canisteo River carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Catatunk Road over Canisteo River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Catatunk Road over Canisteo River?

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