US Bridges

County Road 1 over Dodge Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.0 MI N of W Clarksville · Structure no. 000000003330190

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
339
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Dodge Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 1 over Dodge Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesDodge Creek
Location1.0 MI N of W Clarksville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13957, -78.23413
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2018)
Projected traffic475 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1 over Dodge Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1 over Dodge 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 1 over Dodge Creek carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Dodge Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1 over Dodge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.