US Bridges

County Road 19 over Spring Mills Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 2.0MI S of Whitesville · Structure no. 000000003330390

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Spring Mills Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 19 over Spring Mills Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesSpring Mills Creek
Location2.0MI S of Whitesville
Coordinates42.0102, -77.76038
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2020)
Projected traffic361 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$769,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Spring Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over Spring Mills 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 19 over Spring Mills Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Spring Mills Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Spring Mills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.