US Bridges

County Road 4 over Rush Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.1 MI SE of Fillmore · Structure no. 000000003330770

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
946
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Rush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4 over Rush Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 60 years old, older 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 946 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesRush Creek
Location1.1 MI SE of Fillmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.4579, -78.09161
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic946 (2018)
Projected traffic986 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is County Road 4 over Rush 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 4 over Rush Creek carry?

About 946 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.