US Bridges

RTE 244 over Phillips Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.06 M W of N Road on Rou · Structure no. 000000001042900

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
573
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 244 over Phillips Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 244 over Phillips Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 573 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 244
CrossesPhillips Creek
Location0.06 M W of N Road on Rou
RouteState Highway 244
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25779, -77.88807
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2020)
Projected traffic597 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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$828,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 244 over Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 244 over Phillips 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 244 over Phillips Creek carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 244 over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 244 over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.