US Bridges

RTE 305 over Johnsons Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1 Mile SE of Cuba · Structure no. 000000001045480

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,215
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 305 over Johnsons Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 305 over Johnsons Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 87 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 4,215 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,397 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 305
CrossesJohnsons Creek
Location1 Mile SE of Cuba
RouteState Highway 305
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20459, -78.27485
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,215 (2021)
Projected traffic4,397 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 305 over Johnsons Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is RTE 305 over Johnsons 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 305 over Johnsons Creek carry?

About 4,215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 305 over Johnsons Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 305 over Johnsons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.