US Bridges

Lake Road over Black Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 0.19 MI N RTE 305 & Lake · Structure no. 000000002214230

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Road over Black Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLake Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.19 MI N RTE 305 & Lake
Coordinates42.31602, -78.13322
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic14 by 2038
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$984,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Road over Black 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Road over Black Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Lake Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.