CUNNINGHAM CREEK R
Carrying CUNNINGHAM CREEK R over CUNNINGHAM CREEK
2.3 MILES N OF CANISTEO, Steuben, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CUNNINGHAM CREEK R
The CUNNINGHAM CREEK R bridge in Steuben, New York carries CUNNINGHAM CREEK R over CUNNINGHAM CREEK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 147 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CUNNINGHAM CREEK R compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1986
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 147 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002217180
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
CUNNINGHAM CREEK R is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CUNNINGHAM CREEK R against other structures in Steuben and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CUNNINGHAM CREEK R?
CUNNINGHAM CREEK R in Steuben, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CUNNINGHAM CREEK R inspected?
CUNNINGHAM CREEK R's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 147 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CUNNINGHAM CREEK R is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CUNNINGHAM CREEK R?
CUNNINGHAM CREEK R has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CUNNINGHAM CREEK R?
CUNNINGHAM CREEK R is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is CUNNINGHAM CREEK R and does age affect safety?
CUNNINGHAM CREEK R was built in 1986, making it 40 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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