US Bridges

County Road 15 over Baker Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 2.6 MI N of Angelica · Structure no. 000000003329800

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
789
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Baker Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 15 over Baker Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 62 years old, older 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 789 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 823 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesBaker Creek
Location2.6 MI N of Angelica
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35015, -78.01424
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 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 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15 over Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is County Road 15 over 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 July 2023.

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

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

How long is County Road 15 over Baker Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.