US Bridges

Barber Road over Rush Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 3.0 MI SE of Rushford · Structure no. 000000002214960

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barber Road over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barber Road over Rush Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBarber Road
CrossesRush Creek
Location3.0 MI SE of Rushford
Coordinates42.34921, -78.22782
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2018)
Projected traffic11 by 2038
Trucks0%
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$760,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barber Road over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barber Road over Rush 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Barber Road over Rush Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Barber Road over Rush Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Barber Road over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.