US Bridges

Wolf Creek Road over Dodge Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.8 MI SW of Obi · Structure no. 000000002214630

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
354
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Creek Road over Dodge Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf Creek Road over Dodge Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 56 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 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 354 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWolf Creek Road
CrossesDodge Creek
Location1.8 MI SW of Obi
Coordinates42.0702, -78.28435
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2018)
Projected traffic496 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$949,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Creek Road over Dodge Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Wolf Creek Road over Dodge 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Creek Road over Dodge Creek carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Creek Road over Dodge Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Creek Road over Dodge Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.