US Bridges

West Main Street over Griffin Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.4 MI W of SH 305 - Cuba · Structure no. 000000002215410

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
951
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main Street over Griffin Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying West Main Street over Griffin Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 80 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest Main Street
CrossesGriffin Creek
Location0.4 MI W of SH 305 - Cuba
Coordinates42.21618, -78.27907
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2018)
Projected traffic1,331 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Main Street over Griffin Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is West Main Street over Griffin 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West Main Street over Griffin Creek carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Main Street over Griffin Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns West Main Street over Griffin Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.