US Bridges

Commons Road over Commons Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 0.8MI NE of Angelica · Structure no. 000000002214180

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commons Road over Commons Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Commons Road over Commons Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCommons Road
CrossesCommons Creek
Location0.8MI NE of Angelica
Coordinates42.31563, -78.00101
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2018)
Projected traffic129 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Commons Road over Commons Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commons Road over Commons 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Commons Road over Commons Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Commons Road over Commons Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Commons Road over Commons Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.