US Bridges

County Road 5 over Windfall Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · .6 M. N of Little Genesee · Structure no. 000000003370440

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Windfall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 5 over Windfall Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesWindfall Creek
Location.6 M. N of Little Genesee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03619, -78.20596
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2018)
Projected traffic371 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$337,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5 over Windfall Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5 over Windfall 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 5 over Windfall Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Windfall Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Windfall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.