US Bridges

State Park Road over Dehgayasoh Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · At Letchworth State Park · Structure no. 000000005035800

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
868
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

State Park Road over Dehgayasoh Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Park Road over Dehgayasoh Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 868 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Park Road
CrossesDehgayasoh Creek
LocationAt Letchworth State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.58578, -78.04071
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2020)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Park Road over Dehgayasoh Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park Road over Dehgayasoh 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Park Road over Dehgayasoh Creek carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Park Road over Dehgayasoh Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Park Road over Dehgayasoh Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.