US Bridges

County Road 7B over Caneadea Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 0.5 MI SW of Rushford · Structure no. 000000003330450

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,347
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7B over Caneadea Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 7B over Caneadea Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,347 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,886 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 7B
CrossesCaneadea Creek
Location0.5 MI SW of Rushford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.38273, -78.25416
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,347 (2019)
Projected traffic1,886 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7B over Caneadea Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7B over Caneadea Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 7B over Caneadea Creek carry?

About 1,347 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7B over Caneadea Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7B over Caneadea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.