US Bridges

County Road 15 over N Br Baker Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 2.6 MI North of Angelica · Structure no. 000000003049690

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
789
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over N Br Baker Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 15 over N Br Baker Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 789 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 823 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesN Br Baker Creek
Location2.6 MI North of Angelica
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.34291, -78.01708
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic789 (2018)
Projected traffic823 by 2041
Trucks8%
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

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$832,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15 over N Br Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 15 over N Br Baker 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over N Br Baker Creek carry?

About 789 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over N Br Baker Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over N Br Baker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.