US Bridges

County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 4.3 MI NE of Scio · Structure no. 000000003330580

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
634
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 50 ft (15.2 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 10
CrossesVandermark Creek
Location4.3 MI NE of Scio
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19273, -77.89858
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 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 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

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 November 2024.

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 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.