US Bridges

Saunders Road over Canisteo River

Good

Steuben County, New York · 2.9 MI N of Rathbone · Structure no. 000000002217610

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saunders Road over Canisteo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saunders Road over Canisteo River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2038. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSaunders Road
CrossesCanisteo River
Location2.9 MI N of Rathbone
Coordinates42.17309, -77.33055
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic168 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saunders Road over Canisteo River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saunders Road over Canisteo River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Saunders Road over Canisteo River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Saunders Road over Canisteo River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Saunders Road over Canisteo River?

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