US Bridges

RTE 275 over S B Van Campen Ck

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.7 Miles SE of Nile · Structure no. 000000001044150

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,043
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 275 over S B Van Campen Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 275 over S B Van Campen Ck in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 92 years old, older 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 1,043 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

CarriesRTE 275
CrossesS B Van Campen Ck
Location1.7 Miles SE of Nile
RouteState Highway 275
Coordinates42.15982, -78.12471
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,043 (2019)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed48.5 mi (78 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 275 over S B Van Campen Ck built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is RTE 275 over S B Van Campen Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 275 over S B Van Campen Ck carry?

About 1,043 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 275 over S B Van Campen Ck?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 275 over S B Van Campen Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.