US Bridges

Depot Street over Canisteo River

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.1 MI SW of Canisteo Cen · Structure no. 000000002218050

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,589
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depot Street over Canisteo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Depot Street over Canisteo River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,589 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,225 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDepot Street
CrossesCanisteo River
Location0.1 MI SW of Canisteo Cen
Coordinates42.27625, -77.60161
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,589 (2020)
Projected traffic2,225 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Depot Street over Canisteo River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Depot Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Depot Street over Canisteo River carry?

About 1,589 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Depot Street over Canisteo River?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Depot Street over Canisteo River?

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