US Bridges

Bearlick Hollw RD over Purdy Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 3.7 MI W of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000002217100

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bearlick Hollw RD over Purdy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bearlick Hollw RD over Purdy Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBearlick Hollw RD
CrossesPurdy Creek
Location3.7 MI W of Canisteo
Coordinates42.25605, -77.67381
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2016)
Projected traffic94 by 2036
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bearlick Hollw RD over Purdy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bearlick Hollw RD over Purdy Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bearlick Hollw RD over Purdy Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Bearlick Hollw RD over Purdy Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bearlick Hollw RD over Purdy Creek?

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