US Bridges

Madison Street over Wny & Pa RR

Good

Allegany County, New York · 1 Mile NE of Wellsville · Structure no. 000000002255160

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,713
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Street over Wny & Pa RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Madison Street over Wny & Pa RR in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 55 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,713 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,119 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMadison Street
CrossesWny & Pa RR
Location1 Mile NE of Wellsville
Coordinates42.12261, -77.94686
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,713 (2021)
Projected traffic2,119 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Street over Wny & Pa RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Madison Street over Wny & Pa RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Street over Wny & Pa RR carry?

About 1,713 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Madison Street over Wny & Pa RR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Street over Wny & Pa RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.