US Bridges

RTE 353 over Little Valley Crk

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.7 MI S RTE 242 Overlap · Structure no. 000000001046360

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,651
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 353 over Little Valley Crk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 353 over Little Valley Crk 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 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 353
CrossesLittle Valley Crk
Location1.7 MI S RTE 242 Overlap
RouteState Highway 353
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22049, -78.75682
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 353 over Little Valley Crk built?

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

What condition is RTE 353 over Little Valley Crk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 353 over Little Valley Crk carry?

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

How long is RTE 353 over Little Valley Crk?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 353 over Little Valley Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.