US Bridges

Jack White RD over Purdy Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.75 MI SW of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000002217110

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack White RD over Purdy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jack White 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 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJack White RD
CrossesPurdy Creek
Location1.75 MI SW of Canisteo
Coordinates42.25686, -77.64268
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2021)
Projected traffic31 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$914,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack White RD over Purdy Creek built?

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

What condition is Jack White RD over Purdy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jack White RD over Purdy Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Jack White RD over Purdy Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jack White RD over Purdy Creek?

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