US Bridges

Steenrod Road over W.Br.Vancampen Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.0 MI W of Friendship · Structure no. 000000002254350

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steenrod Road over W.Br.Vancampen Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Steenrod Road over W.Br.Vancampen Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesSteenrod Road
CrossesW.Br.Vancampen Creek
Location1.0 MI W of Friendship
Coordinates42.19946, -78.16531
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic42 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$671,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steenrod Road over W.Br.Vancampen Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steenrod Road over W.Br.Vancampen 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 2024.

How much traffic does Steenrod Road over W.Br.Vancampen Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Steenrod Road over W.Br.Vancampen 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 Steenrod Road over W.Br.Vancampen Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.