US Bridges

Monegan Road over Trib Canaseraga Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 3.0 MI W of Canaseraga · Structure no. 000000002214410

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monegan Road over Trib Canaseraga Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Monegan Road over Trib Canaseraga Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 60 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMonegan Road
CrossesTrib Canaseraga Creek
Location3.0 MI W of Canaseraga
Coordinates42.45734, -77.83547
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating65 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 traffic76 (2018)
Projected traffic106 by 2038
Trucks19%
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$530,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monegan Road over Trib Canaseraga Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Monegan Road over Trib Canaseraga 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Monegan Road over Trib Canaseraga Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Monegan Road over Trib Canaseraga 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 Monegan Road over Trib Canaseraga Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.