US Bridges

County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 4.8 MI SW of Alfred · Structure no. 000000003330600

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
742
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek is a wood or timber slab 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 10
CrossesVandermark Creek
Location4.8 MI SW of Alfred
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.2234, -77.87254
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2018)
Projected traffic774 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 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 742 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 10 over Vandermark Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.