US Bridges

County Road 20 over Trb Van Campen Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.5 MI East of Friendship · Structure no. 000000003368200

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,303
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over Trb Van Campen Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Road 20 over Trb Van Campen Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 1,303 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,824 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesTrb Van Campen Creek
Location1.5 MI East of Friendship
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.21466, -78.11373
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,303 (2021)
Projected traffic1,824 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 20 over Trb Van Campen Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 20 over Trb Van Campen 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 20 over Trb Van Campen Creek carry?

About 1,303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 over Trb Van Campen Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns County Road 20 over Trb Van Campen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.