US Bridges

Proctor Road over Trapping Brook

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.5 MI NE of Wellsville · Structure no. 000000002215110

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Proctor Road over Trapping Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Proctor Road over Trapping Brook in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesProctor Road
CrossesTrapping Brook
Location1.5 MI NE of Wellsville
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12636, -77.91789
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2020)
Projected traffic174 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$621,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Proctor Road over Trapping Brook built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Proctor Road over Trapping Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Proctor Road over Trapping Brook carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Proctor Road over Trapping Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Proctor Road over Trapping Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.