US Bridges

County Road 28 over Trib Purdy Creek

Poor

Steuben County, New York · 2.4 Miles W of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000003333410

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over Trib Purdy Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 28 over Trib Purdy Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesTrib Purdy Creek
Location2.4 Miles W of Canisteo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.26223, -77.65487
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2020)
Projected traffic829 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$186,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over Trib Purdy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 28 over Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 28 over Trib Purdy Creek carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 28 over Trib Purdy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 28 over Trib Purdy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.