RTE 305 over Deer Creek
PoorCattaraugus County, New York · 1.9 MI NE Portville N Y · Structure no. 000000001045440
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,597
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 305 over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 305 over Deer Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,597 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,213 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 305 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 305 over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 305 over Deer Creek carry?
About 2,597 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 305 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 305 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.