US Bridges

County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 2.6 MI East of Scio · Structure no. 000000003330510

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
853
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 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 853 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 889 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 10
CrossesVandermark Creek
Location2.6 MI East of Scio
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.17058, -77.92833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic853 (2019)
Projected traffic889 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County Road 10 over Vandermark 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek carry?

About 853 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.