US Bridges

Main Street over Canisteo River

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.6 MI S of Maple City DR · Structure no. 000000002218210

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,203
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Canisteo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Canisteo River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,203 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesCanisteo River
Location0.6 MI S of Maple City DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.32369, -77.65149
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,203 (2021)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Canisteo River built?

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

What condition is Main Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Canisteo River carry?

About 4,203 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Canisteo River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Canisteo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.