US Bridges

RTE 244 over N Br Phillips Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 2.88 Miles NE of Belmont · Structure no. 000000001042880

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
937
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 244 over N Br Phillips Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 244 over N Br Phillips Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 937 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 977 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 40.4 mi (65 km).

CarriesRTE 244
CrossesN Br Phillips Creek
Location2.88 Miles NE of Belmont
RouteState Highway 244
Coordinates42.24554, -77.98794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic937 (2020)
Projected traffic977 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed40.4 mi (65 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 244 over N Br Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 244 over N Br Phillips 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 244 over N Br Phillips Creek carry?

About 937 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 244 over N Br Phillips Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 244 over N Br Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.