US Bridges

Baker Road over Elm Valley Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 5.0 MI SW of Alfred · Structure no. 000000002215050

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Road over Elm Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baker Road over Elm Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 55 years old, older 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesBaker Road
CrossesElm Valley Creek
Location5.0 MI SW of Alfred
Coordinates42.19961, -77.84687
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2020)
Projected traffic57 by 2040
Trucks0%
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$398,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Road over Elm Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Baker Road over Elm Valley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Baker Road over Elm Valley Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Baker Road over Elm Valley Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Road over Elm Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.