US Bridges

Farnsworth Road over Trib Griffin Cree

Good

Allegany County, New York · 3 Miles SE of Cuba · Structure no. 000000002214570

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farnsworth Road over Trib Griffin Cree is a wood or timber slab carrying Farnsworth Road over Trib Griffin Cree in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 44 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFarnsworth Road
CrossesTrib Griffin Cree
Location3 Miles SE of Cuba
Coordinates42.18149, -78.25447
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2021)
Projected traffic151 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$777,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farnsworth Road over Trib Griffin Cree built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Farnsworth Road over Trib Griffin Cree 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Farnsworth Road over Trib Griffin Cree carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Farnsworth Road over Trib Griffin Cree?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Farnsworth Road over Trib Griffin Cree?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.