US Bridges

RTE 39 over Thatcher Brook

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.4MI W Catt.Creek&rte 39 · Structure no. 000000001024440

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,259
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 39 over Thatcher Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 39 over Thatcher Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,385 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 39
CrossesThatcher Brook
Location0.4MI W Catt.Creek&rte 39
RouteState Highway 39
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46199, -78.94254
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2021)
Projected traffic2,385 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 RTE 39 over Thatcher Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 39 over Thatcher Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 39 over Thatcher Brook carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 39 over Thatcher Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 39 over Thatcher Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.