US Bridges

Watson Road over Phillips Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 2.0 MI W of Phillips Ck · Structure no. 000000002215040

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watson Road over Phillips Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Watson Road over Phillips Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 43 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 5 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWatson Road
CrossesPhillips Creek
Location2.0 MI W of Phillips Ck
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25044, -77.93249
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2018)
Projected traffic18 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$617,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watson Road over Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Watson Road over Phillips 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Watson Road over Phillips Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Watson Road over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Watson Road over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.