County Road 28 over Purdy Creek
PoorSteuben County, New York · 1.2 MI SW of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000003333400
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 592
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 28 over Purdy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 28 over Purdy Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 592 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 28 over Purdy Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 28 over Purdy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 28 over Purdy Creek carry?
About 592 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is County Road 28 over Purdy Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 28 over Purdy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.