US Bridges

Little John Road over White Creek

PoorPosted for load

Allegany County, New York · 2.0 MI S of Belfast · Structure no. 000000002214250

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little John Road over White Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little John Road over White Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesLittle John Road
CrossesWhite Creek
Location2.0 MI S of Belfast
Coordinates42.31475, -78.10702
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2018)
Projected traffic99 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little John Road over White Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Little John Road over White Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Little John Road over White Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Little John Road over White Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Little John Road over White Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.