US Bridges

West Branch Road over Indian Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · .2 Mile West of Rushford · Structure no. 000000002214940

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Branch Road over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Branch Road over Indian Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesWest Branch Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.2 Mile West of Rushford
Coordinates42.39231, -78.25406
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2018)
Projected traffic435 by 2038
Trucks8%
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$988,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Branch Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is West Branch Road over Indian 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 West Branch Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Branch Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West Branch Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.