US Bridges

Pond Road over Wiscoy Creek

Poor

Allegany County, New York · 2 MI North of Hume · Structure no. 000000002214770

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Road over Wiscoy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond Road over Wiscoy Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPond Road
CrossesWiscoy Creek
Location2 MI North of Hume
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49973, -78.13256
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2020)
Projected traffic143 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$958,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pond Road over Wiscoy Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond Road over Wiscoy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pond Road over Wiscoy Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Pond Road over Wiscoy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Road over Wiscoy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.