US Bridges

Mc Henry Road over Mc Henry Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 2.6 MI N.W. of Alfred · Structure no. 000000003330730

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
568
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Henry Road over Mc Henry Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Mc Henry Road over Mc Henry Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 45 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesMc Henry Road
CrossesMc Henry Creek
Location2.6 MI N.W. of Alfred
Coordinates42.28321, -77.82721
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic568 (2018)
Projected traffic592 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$897,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mc Henry Road over Mc Henry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Mc Henry Road over Mc Henry 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mc Henry Road over Mc Henry Creek carry?

About 568 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mc Henry Road over Mc Henry Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mc Henry Road over Mc Henry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.