US Bridges

RTE 305 over Dodge Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 6.5 MI NE SR305 & CO Line · Structure no. 000000001045460

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,312
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 305 over Dodge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 305 over Dodge Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,312 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,368 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 305
CrossesDodge Creek
Location6.5 MI NE SR305 & CO Line
RouteState Highway 305
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13003, -78.24215
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,312 (2021)
Projected traffic1,368 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46.6 mi (75 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 305 over Dodge Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 305 over Dodge 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 305 over Dodge Creek carry?

About 1,312 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 305 over Dodge Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 305 over Dodge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.