US Bridges

Rush Creek RD over Rush Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.15 Miles W of Barber RD · Structure no. 000000002214880

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rush Creek RD over Rush Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rush Creek RD over Rush Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 59 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 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRush Creek RD
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.15 Miles W of Barber RD
Coordinates42.34758, -78.23012
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$929,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rush Creek RD over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Rush Creek RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rush Creek RD over Rush Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rush Creek RD over Rush Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rush Creek RD over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.