US Bridges

County Road 65 over Canisteo River

Good

Steuben County, New York · .5 Mile South of Arkport · Structure no. 000000003333830

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 65 over Canisteo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 65 over Canisteo River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty Road 65
CrossesCanisteo River
Location.5 Mile South of Arkport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.37314, -77.68952
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2018)
Projected traffic602 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 65 over Canisteo River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 65 over Canisteo River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 65 over Canisteo River carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 65 over Canisteo River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 65 over Canisteo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.