US Bridges

Stanz Road over Mchenry Valley Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 2.8 MI SW of Almond · Structure no. 000000002255140

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanz Road over Mchenry Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stanz Road over Mchenry Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStanz Road
CrossesMchenry Valley Creek
Location2.8 MI SW of Almond
Coordinates42.29333, -77.77883
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$611,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stanz Road over Mchenry Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanz Road over Mchenry Valley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Stanz Road over Mchenry Valley Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Stanz Road over Mchenry Valley Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Stanz Road over Mchenry Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.