US Bridges

IRR RTE 961R over Cuba Lake Outlet

Good

Allegany County, New York · Oil Springs Indian Reserv · Structure no. 000000006600010

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
614
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR RTE 961R over Cuba Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR RTE 961R over Cuba Lake Outlet in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 88 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 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIRR RTE 961R
CrossesCuba Lake Outlet
LocationOil Springs Indian Reserv
Coordinates42.23638, -78.30731
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2018)
Projected traffic860 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR RTE 961R over Cuba Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is IRR RTE 961R over Cuba Lake Outlet 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR RTE 961R over Cuba Lake Outlet carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IRR RTE 961R over Cuba Lake Outlet?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR RTE 961R over Cuba Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.