US Bridges

County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 4.7 MI SW of Almond · Structure no. 000000003329870

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
666
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 1986, so it is 39 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesMchenry Valley Creek
Location4.7 MI SW of Almond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28757, -77.81702
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2021)
Projected traffic694 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$741,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

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 May 2024.

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

About 666 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Mchenry Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.