US Bridges

Park Road over Canisteo River

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.11 Mi. SE of Hornell · Structure no. 000000002218230

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,618
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Canisteo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Road over Canisteo River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,618 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2038. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPark Road
CrossesCanisteo River
Location1.11 Mi. SE of Hornell
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.31266, -77.65221
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,618 (2018)
Projected traffic2,265 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Canisteo River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Park Road over Canisteo River carry?

About 1,618 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Canisteo River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Canisteo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.