US Bridges

Greenwich Street over Phillips Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 0.11 MI SE of US Route 24 · Structure no. 000000002214000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,782
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwich Street over Phillips Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwich Street over Phillips Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,782 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,495 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGreenwich Street
CrossesPhillips Creek
Location0.11 MI SE of US Route 24
Coordinates42.22643, -78.03172
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,782 (2020)
Projected traffic2,495 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwich Street over Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwich Street over Phillips 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 2023.

How much traffic does Greenwich Street over Phillips Creek carry?

About 1,782 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Greenwich Street over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwich Street over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.