Newcomb Road over Canisteo River
FairPosted for loadSteuben County, New York · 1.5 MI SE of Rathbone · Structure no. 000000002217650
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newcomb Road over Canisteo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newcomb Road over Canisteo River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newcomb Road over Canisteo River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newcomb 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 2024.
How much traffic does Newcomb Road over Canisteo River carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Newcomb Road over Canisteo River?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Newcomb Road over Canisteo River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.