US Bridges

Truax Road over Dyke Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.6 MI NE of Wellsville · Structure no. 000000002215130

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
771
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truax Road over Dyke Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Truax Road over Dyke Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 771 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 953 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTruax Road
CrossesDyke Creek
Location1.6 MI NE of Wellsville
Coordinates42.1296, -77.91738
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic771 (2020)
Projected traffic953 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Truax Road over Dyke Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Truax Road over Dyke 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Truax Road over Dyke Creek carry?

About 771 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Truax Road over Dyke Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Truax Road over Dyke Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.