US Bridges

Decker RD over Phillips Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 7.2 Mi. West of Alfred · Structure no. 000000002256030

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decker RD over Phillips Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Decker RD over Phillips 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDecker RD
CrossesPhillips Creek
Location7.2 Mi. West of Alfred
Coordinates42.2591, -77.89433
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic56 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$456,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Decker RD over Phillips Creek built?

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

What condition is Decker RD over Phillips 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Decker RD over Phillips Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Decker RD over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Decker RD over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.