US Bridges

Bristol Street over Griffin Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · .1 Mile West of South Str · Structure no. 000000002255180

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
559
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol Street over Griffin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bristol Street over Griffin Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBristol Street
CrossesGriffin Creek
Location.1 Mile West of South Str
Coordinates42.21178, -78.27731
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2018)
Projected traffic783 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristol Street over Griffin Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristol Street over Griffin 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 Bristol Street over Griffin Creek carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bristol Street over Griffin Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol Street over Griffin Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.