US Bridges

Fulmer Valley Road over Trib Chenunda Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 2.0 MI NE of Hallsport · Structure no. 000000002214850

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulmer Valley Road over Trib Chenunda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fulmer Valley Road over Trib Chenunda Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFulmer Valley Road
CrossesTrib Chenunda Creek
Location2.0 MI NE of Hallsport
Coordinates42.09778, -77.83337
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2020)
Projected traffic87 by 2040
Trucks0%
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$527,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulmer Valley Road over Trib Chenunda Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Fulmer Valley Road over Trib Chenunda Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Fulmer Valley Road over Trib Chenunda Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fulmer Valley Road over Trib Chenunda Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fulmer Valley Road over Trib Chenunda Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.