US Bridges

County Road 15B over Canaseraga Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 2.5 MI W of Canaseraga · Structure no. 000000003047890

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
729
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15B over Canaseraga Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 15B over Canaseraga Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 729 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 15B
CrossesCanaseraga Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Canaseraga
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.45985, -77.82457
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2018)
Projected traffic760 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15B over Canaseraga Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 15B over Canaseraga 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 15B over Canaseraga Creek carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15B over Canaseraga Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15B over Canaseraga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.