US Bridges

RTE 280 over Quaker Lake Outlt

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4.2 MI SE Steamburg · Structure no. 000000001044380

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
667
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 280 over Quaker Lake Outlt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 280 over Quaker Lake Outlt in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 years old, older 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 280
CrossesQuaker Lake Outlt
Location4.2 MI SE Steamburg
RouteState Highway 280
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05236, -78.87627
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2020)
Projected traffic673 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 280 over Quaker Lake Outlt built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE 280 over Quaker Lake Outlt 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 280 over Quaker Lake Outlt carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 280 over Quaker Lake Outlt?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 280 over Quaker Lake Outlt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.