US Bridges

Brookside Road over Indian Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.6 MI NW of Rushford · Structure no. 000000001214930

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookside Road over Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying Brookside Road over Indian Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesBrookside Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.6 MI NW of Rushford
Coordinates42.41066, -78.26541
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2018)
Projected traffic127 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$266,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookside Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookside Road over Indian 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brookside Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brookside Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Brookside Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.