US Bridges

County Road 40 over East Koy Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 0.9 MI SE Gainesville · Structure no. 000000003319800

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
534
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 40 over East Koy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 40 over East Koy Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 748 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty Road 40
CrossesEast Koy Creek
Location0.9 MI SE Gainesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.63029, -78.12434
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic534 (2020)
Projected traffic748 by 2040
Trucks10%
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

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 40 over East Koy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 40 over East Koy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 40 over East Koy Creek carry?

About 534 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 40 over East Koy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 40 over East Koy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.