US Bridges

County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 3.4 Miles SW of Almond · Structure no. 000000003329860

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
622
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesMchenry Valley Creek
Location3.4 Miles SW of Almond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.2943, -77.79284
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2021)
Projected traffic648 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.1 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 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is County Road 11 over Mchenry 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 August 2023.

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

About 622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.