US Bridges

County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 1.0 MI SW of Almond · Structure no. 000000003329830

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
811
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesMchenry Valley Creek
Location1.0 MI SW of Almond
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.30908, -77.75319
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2018)
Projected traffic846 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley Creek carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.