US Bridges

County Road 43 over Trib Angelica Crk

Poor

Allegany County, New York · 0.7 MI S of Old State RD · Structure no. 000000003357610

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 43 over Trib Angelica Crk is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 43 over Trib Angelica Crk in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 253 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 43
CrossesTrib Angelica Crk
Location0.7 MI S of Old State RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.28882, -78.05273
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2018)
Projected traffic354 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$357,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 43 over Trib Angelica Crk built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 43 over Trib Angelica Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 43 over Trib Angelica Crk carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Road 43 over Trib Angelica Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 43 over Trib Angelica Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.