US Bridges

Erie Avenue over Canacadea Creek

PoorPosted for load

Allegany County, New York · 0.1 M E of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000002254690

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erie Avenue over Canacadea Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erie Avenue over Canacadea Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 52 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesErie Avenue
CrossesCanacadea Creek
Location0.1 M E of Int. With Nys
Coordinates42.31948, -77.73642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2018)
Projected traffic36 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Erie Avenue over Canacadea Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Erie Avenue over Canacadea Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Erie Avenue over Canacadea Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Erie Avenue over Canacadea Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Erie Avenue over Canacadea Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.