US Bridges

Elm Street over Trib. Canacadea Creek

Poor

Allegany County, New York · In Alfred · Structure no. 000000002255080

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over Trib. Canacadea Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Elm Street over Trib. Canacadea Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 49 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesElm Street
CrossesTrib. Canacadea Creek
LocationIn Alfred
Coordinates42.25536, -77.79227
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 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 width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2018)
Projected traffic326 by 2038
Trucks19%
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$709,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Street over Trib. Canacadea Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Elm Street over Trib. Canacadea 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Street over Trib. Canacadea Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street over Trib. Canacadea Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over Trib. Canacadea Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.