US Bridges

County Road 49 over Rush Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 3.2 SE of Rushford · Structure no. 000000003330470

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 49 over Rush Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesRush Creek
Location3.2 SE of Rushford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.35968, -78.20367
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2018)
Projected traffic469 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$720,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49 over Rush 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 49 over Rush Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns County Road 49 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.