US Bridges

River Road over Ford Brook

Good

Allegany County, New York · 1.3 Miles SW of Stannards · Structure no. 000000002215230

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Ford Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying River Road over Ford Brook in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 61 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesFord Brook
Location1.3 Miles SW of Stannards
Coordinates42.06763, -77.92814
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2019)
Projected traffic389 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$729,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Ford Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is River Road over Ford Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Ford Brook carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Ford Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Ford Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.