US Bridges

Rochambeau Avenue over Trib E Valley Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.4 MI W of Andover · Structure no. 000000002215310

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
367
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rochambeau Avenue over Trib E Valley Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Rochambeau Avenue over Trib E Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 63 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRochambeau Avenue
CrossesTrib E Valley Creek
Location0.4 MI W of Andover
Coordinates42.15851, -77.79963
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2020)
Projected traffic514 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$779,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rochambeau Avenue over Trib E Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Rochambeau Avenue over Trib E Valley 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rochambeau Avenue over Trib E Valley Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Rochambeau Avenue over Trib E Valley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rochambeau Avenue over Trib E Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.