US Bridges

Bull Street over Griffin Creek

PoorPosted for load

Allegany County, New York · 0.1 M South of Int. With · Structure no. 000000002215420

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
752
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Street over Griffin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bull Street over Griffin Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 752 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBull Street
CrossesGriffin Creek
Location0.1 M South of Int. With
Coordinates42.21664, -78.28205
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic752 (2018)
Projected traffic1,053 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$623,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bull Street over Griffin Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Street over Griffin 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bull Street over Griffin Creek carry?

About 752 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bull Street over Griffin Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Street over Griffin Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.