Back River Road over Long Gore Creek
GoodAllegany County, New York · 1.2 MI SE of Belmont · Structure no. 000000002213980
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Back River Road over Long Gore Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Back River Road over Long Gore Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 years old, older 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,036 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Back River Road over Long Gore Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Back River Road over Long Gore 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Back River Road over Long Gore Creek carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Back River Road over Long Gore Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Back River Road over Long Gore Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.