Bennett Street over Canisteo River
FairSteuben County, New York · In City of Hornell · Structure no. 000000002218200
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 617
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bennett Street over Canisteo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bennett Street over Canisteo River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 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 617 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bennett Street over Canisteo River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Bennett 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Bennett Street over Canisteo River carry?
About 617 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bennett Street over Canisteo River?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bennett Street over Canisteo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.