US Bridges

County Road 2A over Karr Valley Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.1 MI N of Int. With Co. · Structure no. 000000003329820

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2A over Karr Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 2A over Karr Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 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 2A
CrossesKarr Valley Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Int. With Co.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32202, -77.83767
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2019)
Projected traffic270 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$545,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2A over Karr Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2A over Karr Valley 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 County Road 2A over Karr Valley Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2A over Karr Valley Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2A over Karr Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.