US Bridges

East Valley Road over East Valley Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 2.4 MI NE of Andover · Structure no. 000000002214080

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2020 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 1961 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 64 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEast Valley Road
CrossesEast Valley Creek
Location2.4 MI NE of Andover
Coordinates42.18501, -77.77291
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2020)
Projected traffic147 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$721,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Valley Road over East Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

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 October 2024.

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

About 105 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is East Valley Road over East Valley Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 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.