US Bridges

Deer Creek Road over Deer Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 3.0 MI North of Ceres · Structure no. 000000002255950

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
515
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Creek Road over Deer Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deer Creek Road over Deer Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 45 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 721 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDeer Creek Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location3.0 MI North of Ceres
Coordinates42.05088, -78.30723
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo 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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2018)
Projected traffic721 by 2038
Trucks3%
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$793,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Creek Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Deer Creek Road over Deer 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 Deer Creek Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Deer Creek Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Creek Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.