US Bridges

Council House RD over Shongo Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 2 MI North of Caneadea · Structure no. 000000002214450

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
433
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Council House RD over Shongo Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Council House RD over Shongo Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 5 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 433 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCouncil House RD
CrossesShongo Creek
Location2 MI North of Caneadea
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41509, -78.14569
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2018)
Projected traffic606 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$693,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Council House RD over Shongo Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Council House RD over Shongo 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Council House RD over Shongo Creek carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Council House RD over Shongo Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Council House RD over Shongo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.