US Bridges

North Branch Road over Oil Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.5 MI N of Cuba · Structure no. 000000002214910

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
467
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Branch Road over Oil Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying North Branch Road over Oil Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1972, 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 467 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Branch Road
CrossesOil Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Cuba
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22673, -78.27636
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2018)
Projected traffic654 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Branch Road over Oil Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Branch Road over Oil 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does North Branch Road over Oil Creek carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is North Branch Road over Oil Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns North Branch Road over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.