US Bridges

Relihan Boulevard over Denison Lake

Good

Steuben County, New York · .3 MI SE JCT SH352 &SH225 · Structure no. 000000002269450

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Relihan Boulevard over Denison Lake is a concrete frame carrying Relihan Boulevard over Denison Lake in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRelihan Boulevard
CrossesDenison Lake
Location.3 MI SE JCT SH352 &SH225
Coordinates42.13693, -77.03522
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic756 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$329,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Relihan Boulevard over Denison Lake built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Relihan Boulevard over Denison Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Relihan Boulevard over Denison Lake carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Relihan Boulevard over Denison Lake?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Relihan Boulevard over Denison Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.