US Bridges

East Valley Road over East Valley Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 3.1 MI NE of Andover · Structure no. 000000002213720

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Valley Road over East Valley Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying East Valley Road over East Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesEast Valley Road
CrossesEast Valley Creek
Location3.1 MI NE of Andover
Coordinates42.19297, -77.76701
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2018)
Projected traffic203 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$707,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Valley Road over East Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is East Valley Road over East 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does East Valley Road over East Valley Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is East Valley Road over East Valley Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns East Valley Road over East Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.