US Bridges

Pleasant Valley Ro over Pleasant Valley Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.0 MI S Alfred Station · Structure no. 000000002213710

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley Ro over Pleasant Valley Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Pleasant Valley Ro over Pleasant Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley Ro
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
Location1.0 MI S Alfred Station
Coordinates42.25336, -77.76224
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2018)
Projected traffic108 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$653,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley Ro over Pleasant Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley Ro over Pleasant Valley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley Ro over Pleasant Valley Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley Ro over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley Ro over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.