US Bridges

RTE 275 over West Br Van Campen Creek

FairPosted for load

Allegany County, New York · .089 Miles South of CR 20 · Structure no. 000000001044180

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,965
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 275 over West Br Van Campen Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying RTE 275 over West Br Van Campen Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 2,965 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,093 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

CarriesRTE 275
CrossesWest Br Van Campen Creek
Location.089 Miles South of CR 20
RouteState Highway 275
Coordinates42.20178, -78.14512
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,965 (2018)
Projected traffic3,093 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$437,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 275 over West Br Van Campen Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 275 over West Br Van Campen 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 275 over West Br Van Campen Creek carry?

About 2,965 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 275 over West Br Van Campen Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns RTE 275 over West Br Van Campen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.