US Bridges

Independence Road over Dyke Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.6 MI E of Andover · Structure no. 000000003330700

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
391
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence Road over Dyke Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Independence Road over Dyke Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence Road
CrossesDyke Creek
Location0.6 MI E of Andover
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15289, -77.78217
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2020)
Projected traffic547 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Independence Road over Dyke Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence Road over Dyke 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Independence Road over Dyke Creek carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Independence Road over Dyke Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Independence Road over Dyke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.