US Bridges

County Road 12 over Elm Valley Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.9 MI N of Elm Valley · Structure no. 000000003329950

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
985
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Elm Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 12 over Elm Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 69 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 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 Creek
Location0.9 MI N of Elm Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16512, -77.85636
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 12 over Elm Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is County Road 12 over Elm 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 March 2024.

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

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

How long is County Road 12 over Elm Valley Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over Elm Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.