US Bridges

County Road 36 over Trib Sixtown Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · .6 Mile NE of Centerville · Structure no. 000000003330160

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
635
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 36 over Trib Sixtown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 36 over Trib Sixtown Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 59 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 5 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 635 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 889 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 36
CrossesTrib Sixtown Creek
Location.6 Mile NE of Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.48435, -78.23947
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic635 (2018)
Projected traffic889 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 36 over Trib Sixtown Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is County Road 36 over Trib Sixtown 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 36 over Trib Sixtown Creek carry?

About 635 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 36 over Trib Sixtown Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 36 over Trib Sixtown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.