US Bridges

East Valley Road over East Valley Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.1 MI S Alfred Station · Structure no. 000000002213730

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
286
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, 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 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Valley Road
CrossesEast Valley Creek
Location1.1 MI S Alfred Station
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25299, -77.76174
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$853,000 (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.

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 March 2024.

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

About 286 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is East Valley Road over East Valley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns East Valley Road over East Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.