US Bridges

RTE 353 over Whig Street Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2 Miles South of Intersec · Structure no. 000000001046350

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,651
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 353 over Whig Street Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 353 over Whig Street Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 84 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 5,651 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,960 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 353
CrossesWhig Street Creek
Location2 Miles South of Intersec
RouteState Highway 353
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.21557, -78.75394
Functional classRural 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.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,651 (2020)
Projected traffic5,960 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 353 over Whig Street Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 353 over Whig Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 353 over Whig Street Creek carry?

About 5,651 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 353 over Whig Street Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 353 over Whig Street Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.