North Main Street over East Valley Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllegany County, New York · 0.09 MI N of W Center ST · Structure no. 000000002215290
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 946
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Main Street over East Valley Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying North Main Street over East Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 946 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,324 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Main Street over East Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Main Street over East Valley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does North Main Street over East Valley Creek carry?
About 946 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is North Main Street over East Valley Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns North Main Street over East Valley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.