US Bridges

Shongo Valley Road over Shongo Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.4 MI NE of Caneadea · Structure no. 000000002254420

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shongo Valley Road over Shongo Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Shongo Valley Road over Shongo Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 43 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesShongo Valley Road
CrossesShongo Creek
Location1.4 MI NE of Caneadea
Coordinates42.40178, -78.13088
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic189 (2018)
Projected traffic265 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$668,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shongo Valley Road over Shongo Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Shongo Valley Road over Shongo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Shongo Valley Road over Shongo Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Shongo Valley Road over Shongo Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shongo Valley Road over Shongo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.