US Bridges

Falls Road over Sheldon Creek

Good

Wyoming County, New York · 2.0 MI N Strykersville · Structure no. 000000003371330

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls Road over Sheldon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Falls Road over Sheldon Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFalls Road
CrossesSheldon Creek
Location2.0 MI N Strykersville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.72822, -78.45235
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic42 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$373,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falls Road over Sheldon Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falls 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Falls Road over Sheldon Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Falls Road over Sheldon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Falls Road over Sheldon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.