US Bridges

County Road 19 over Spring Mills Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.2 MI E of Whitesville · Structure no. 000000003330410

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
632
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Spring Mills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 19 over Spring Mills Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 632 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesSpring Mills Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Whitesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03736, -77.75989
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic632 (2020)
Projected traffic885 by 2040
Trucks10%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Spring Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Spring Mills Creek carry?

About 632 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Spring Mills Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Spring Mills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.