US Bridges

Centerline Road over Sheldon Creek

Good

Wyoming County, New York · 6.2 MI S Folsomdale · Structure no. 000000003320160

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
526
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerline Road over Sheldon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Centerline Road over Sheldon Creek in Wyoming 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 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCenterline Road
CrossesSheldon Creek
Location6.2 MI S Folsomdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.73708, -78.44084
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2018)
Projected traffic736 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$205,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centerline Road over Sheldon Creek built?

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

What condition is Centerline Road over Sheldon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Centerline Road over Sheldon Creek carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Centerline Road over Sheldon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Centerline Road over Sheldon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.