US Bridges

Arden RD over Boardman Creek

Poor

Seneca County, New York · 5.4 MI S of Interlaken · Structure no. 000000002209480

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arden RD over Boardman Creek is a steel culvert carrying Arden RD over Boardman Creek in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesArden RD
CrossesBoardman Creek
Location5.4 MI S of Interlaken
Coordinates42.55556, -76.70218
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2021)
Projected traffic66 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$302,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arden RD over Boardman Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arden RD over Boardman Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Arden RD over Boardman Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Arden RD over Boardman Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Arden RD over Boardman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.