US Bridges

County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 3.6 Miles NE of Scio · Structure no. 000000003330570

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
634
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 1954 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 71 years old, older 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 634 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 10
CrossesVandermark Creek
Location3.6 Miles NE of Scio
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17793, -77.916
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2019)
Projected traffic661 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 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 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 August 2023.

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

About 634 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.