US Bridges

Vandermark Road over Vandermark Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 5.2 MI NE of Scio · Structure no. 000000003330610

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
634
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vandermark Road over Vandermark Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vandermark Road over Vandermark Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 634 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesVandermark Road
CrossesVandermark Creek
Location5.2 MI NE of Scio
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.20237, -77.88869
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vandermark Road over Vandermark Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vandermark Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Vandermark Road over Vandermark Creek carry?

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

How long is Vandermark Road over Vandermark Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Vandermark Road over Vandermark Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.