US Bridges

Graves Road over Orebed Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 2.5 MI NW of Shongo · Structure no. 000000002215260

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
291
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graves Road over Orebed Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Graves Road over Orebed Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 291 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGraves Road
CrossesOrebed Creek
Location2.5 MI NW of Shongo
Coordinates42.02699, -77.93731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2020)
Projected traffic407 by 2040
Trucks7%
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$882,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graves Road over Orebed Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graves Road over Orebed 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Graves Road over Orebed Creek carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Graves Road over Orebed Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Graves Road over Orebed Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.