US Bridges

Johnson Road over S Br Van Campen Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1 Mile SE of Nile · Structure no. 000000002215280

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over S Br Van Campen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Road over S Br Van Campen Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 9 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2041. 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).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesS Br Van Campen Creek
Location1 Mile SE of Nile
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16622, -78.13351
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2021)
Projected traffic13 by 2041
Trucks19%
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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Road over S Br Van Campen Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Johnson Road over S Br Van Campen 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Johnson Road over S Br Van Campen Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Road over S Br Van Campen Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over S Br Van Campen Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.