US Bridges

RTE 417 over Dodge Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 5.8 MI SE JCT Rts 417+ 16 · Structure no. 000000001012360

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,753
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Dodge Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 417 over Dodge Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 74 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 10,753 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,355 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesRTE 417
CrossesDodge Creek
Location5.8 MI SE JCT Rts 417+ 16
RouteState Highway 417
Coordinates42.03648, -78.33883
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,753 (2020)
Projected traffic11,355 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Dodge Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 417 over Dodge Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Dodge Creek carry?

About 10,753 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Dodge Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Dodge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.