US Bridges

RTE 353 over Little Valley Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.1 MI So. Route 353 & 24 · Structure no. 000000001046370

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

About this bridge

RTE 353 over Little Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 353 over Little Valley Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,651 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,960 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 353
CrossesLittle Valley Creek
Location1.1 MI So. Route 353 & 24
RouteState Highway 353
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22757, -78.76315
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.
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 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 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 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 353 over Little Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 353 over Little Valley 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 Little Valley Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 353 over Little Valley Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 353 over Little Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.