US Bridges

RTE 446 over Cuba Lake Outlet

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.5 MI W JCT RTE 446 &305 · Structure no. 000000001047750

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,566
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 446 over Cuba Lake Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 446 over Cuba Lake Outlet in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 2,566 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,676 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 446
CrossesCuba Lake Outlet
Location1.5 MI W JCT RTE 446 &305
RouteState Highway 446
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.21773, -78.30862
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,566 (2021)
Projected traffic2,676 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 446 over Cuba Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 446 over Cuba Lake Outlet 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 446 over Cuba Lake Outlet carry?

About 2,566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 446 over Cuba Lake Outlet?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 446 over Cuba Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.