US Bridges

County Road 28 over Trib Purdy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Steuben County, New York · 6.4 Miles SW of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000003333470

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
441
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over Trib Purdy Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 28 over Trib Purdy Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 441 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 617 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesTrib Purdy Creek
Location6.4 Miles SW of Canisteo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.22854, -77.71415
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic441 (2020)
Projected traffic617 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$770,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over Trib Purdy Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 28 over Trib Purdy Creek 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 October 2023.

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

About 441 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 28 over Trib Purdy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over Trib Purdy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.