US Bridges

County Road 17 over White Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 3.5 MI N of Friendship · Structure no. 000000003330280

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
547
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 over White Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 17 over White Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 17
CrossesWhite Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Friendship
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25919, -78.14704
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2018)
Projected traffic766 by 2038
Trucks3%
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$861,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 17 over White Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is County Road 17 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 17 over White Creek carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 17 over White Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 17 over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.