US Bridges

Vandermark Road over Vandermark Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 4.5 MI SW of Alfred · Structure no. 000000003330620

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
742
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vandermark Road over Vandermark Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vandermark Road over Vandermark Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVandermark Road
CrossesVandermark Creek
Location4.5 MI SW of Alfred
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.22742, -77.86745
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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$822,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vandermark Road over Vandermark Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Vandermark Road over Vandermark Creek carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vandermark Road over Vandermark Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vandermark Road over Vandermark Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.