US Bridges

Middle Road over Trib Rush Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 2.2 M SE of Short Tract · Structure no. 000000002213760

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Road over Trib Rush Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Middle Road over Trib Rush Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMiddle Road
CrossesTrib Rush Creek
Location2.2 M SE of Short Tract
Coordinates42.42409, -77.99298
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2018)
Projected traffic43 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$874,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Road over Trib Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Road over Trib Rush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Middle Road over Trib Rush Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Middle Road over Trib Rush Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Road over Trib Rush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.