US Bridges

County Road 41 over White Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 4.4 MI S of Belfast · Structure no. 000000003330020

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 41 over White Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 41 over White Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 48 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 41
CrossesWhite Creek
Location4.4 MI S of Belfast
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.2785, -78.12994
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2018)
Projected traffic340 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 41 over White Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is County Road 41 over White 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 41 over White Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 41 over White Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 41 over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.