US Bridges

County Road 31 over Vancampen Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.66 Miles E of Town of F · Structure no. 000000003330260

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,178
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 31 over Vancampen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 31 over Vancampen Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,178 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,049 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 31
CrossesVancampen Creek
Location0.66 Miles E of Town of F
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20643, -78.12861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,178 (2018)
Projected traffic3,049 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 31 over Vancampen Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 31 over Vancampen 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 31 over Vancampen Creek carry?

About 2,178 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 31 over Vancampen Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 31 over Vancampen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.