US Bridges

RTE 417 over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · W Village Li of Allegany · Structure no. 000000001012310

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,069
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 417 over Five Mile Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6,069 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,097 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 417
CrossesFive Mile Creek
LocationW Village Li of Allegany
RouteState Highway 417
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09501, -78.50178
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,069 (2021)
Projected traffic6,097 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Five Mile 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 RTE 417 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 6,069 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.