Walbridge Road over Rush Creek
FairAllegany County, New York · 1.9 MI NE of Short Tract · Structure no. 000000002214690
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walbridge Road over Rush Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Walbridge Road over Rush Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 53 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2036. 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).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walbridge Road over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Walbridge Road over Rush 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Walbridge Road over Rush Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Walbridge Road over Rush Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Walbridge Road over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.