US Bridges

Buena Vista Road over Stephens Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 3 Miles NE of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000002217270

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista Road over Stephens Creek is a steel culvert carrying Buena Vista Road over Stephens Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista Road
CrossesStephens Creek
Location3 Miles NE of Canisteo
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28681, -77.55241
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic28 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$155,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buena Vista Road over Stephens Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista Road over Stephens 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Buena Vista Road over Stephens Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista Road over Stephens Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Buena Vista Road over Stephens Creek?

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