US Bridges

County Road 12 over Elm Valley Crk

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 14 MI N of Elm Valley · Structure no. 000000003329940

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
985
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Elm Valley Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 12 over Elm Valley Crk in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesElm Valley Crk
Location14 MI N of Elm Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17156, -77.85408
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2018)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$497,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 12 over Elm Valley Crk built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 12 over Elm Valley Crk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 12 over Elm Valley Crk carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over Elm Valley Crk?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over Elm Valley Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.