US Bridges

County Road 28 over Purdy Creek

FairPosted for load

Steuben County, New York · 6.6 Miles SW of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000003333480

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
441
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over Purdy Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 28 over Purdy Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesPurdy Creek
Location6.6 Miles SW of Canisteo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22443, -77.71858
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (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$767,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over Purdy Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 28 over Purdy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

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

How long is County Road 28 over Purdy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over Purdy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.