US Bridges

RTE 417 over Elm Valley Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 0.2 MI SW of Elm Valley · Structure no. 000000001012510

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,619
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Elm Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 417 over Elm Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,619 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,905 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 km).

CarriesRTE 417
CrossesElm Valley Creek
Location0.2 MI SW of Elm Valley
RouteState Highway 417
Coordinates42.15136, -77.86228
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,619 (2021)
Projected traffic4,905 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed88.9 mi (143 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RTE 417 over Elm Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Elm Valley Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Elm Valley Creek carry?

About 4,619 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Elm Valley Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Elm Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.