US Bridges

County Road 119 over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.5 MI East of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000003359520

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,064
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 119 over Norfolk Southern is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 119 over Norfolk Southern in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 1,064 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,109 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 119
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location1.5 MI East of Canisteo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.26501, -77.57723
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 119 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 119 over Norfolk Southern 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 119 over Norfolk Southern carry?

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

How long is County Road 119 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 119 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.