US Bridges

County Road 119 over Canisteo River

PoorPosted for load

Steuben County, New York · 1.5 MI E of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000003334380

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,064
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 119 over Canisteo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 119 over Canisteo River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,064 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,109 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 119
CrossesCanisteo River
Location1.5 MI E of Canisteo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.26398, -77.57999
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,064 (2018)
Projected traffic1,109 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 119 over Canisteo River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County Road 119 over Canisteo River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 119 over Canisteo River carry?

About 1,064 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 119 over Canisteo River?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 119 over Canisteo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.