US Bridges

River Street over Canisteo River

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.1 MI W of Delaware Aven · Structure no. 000000002218220

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,368
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Street over Canisteo River is a steel truss - thru carrying River Street 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,368 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRiver Street
CrossesCanisteo River
Location0.1 MI W of Delaware Aven
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.32099, -77.65441
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,368 (2018)
Projected traffic2,929 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$8.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Street over Canisteo River built?

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

What condition is River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does River Street over Canisteo River carry?

About 2,368 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Street over Canisteo River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns River Street over Canisteo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.