US Bridges

Orchard Road over Centerville Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 1.5 MI N of Rushford · Structure no. 000000002255820

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Road over Centerville Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orchard Road over Centerville Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 48 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOrchard Road
CrossesCenterville Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Rushford
Coordinates42.41424, -78.24107
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2018)
Projected traffic76 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$691,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard Road over Centerville Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Orchard Road over Centerville 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard Road over Centerville Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Road over Centerville Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Road over Centerville Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.