Buena Vista Road over Stephens Creek
Steuben County, New York · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Buena Vista Road over Stephens Creek in Steuben County, New York, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 20 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 329 of the 626 inventoried bridges in Steuben County rated fair (52.6%); 23 (3.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel culvert |
| Length | about 26 ft |
| Location | 3 Miles NE of Canisteo |
| NBI structure number | 000000002217270 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New York department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Steuben County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte I86 over Norfolk Southern | 1986 | 36,706 | Fair |
| Rte I86 over Hodgman Creek | 1959 | 29,986 | Fair |
| Rte I86 over B & H RR | 1959 | 29,986 | Fair |
| Rte I86 over Narrows Creek | 1982 | 29,969 | Fair |
| Rte I86 over Post Creek | 1985 | 29,969 | Good |
| Rte I86 over Norfolk Southern | 1994 | 27,444 | Fair |
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