RTE 21 over East Valley Creek
FairAllegany County, New York · 1.1 MI S JCT SR21 & SR244 · Structure no. 000000001016280
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 21 over East Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 21 over East Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,911 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 21 over East Valley Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 21 over East Valley Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 21 over East Valley Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE 21 over East Valley Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 21 over East Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.