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RTE 353 over Br Cattaraugus Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4.4 MI NW Village of Litt · Structure no. 000000001046380

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,596
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 353 over Br Cattaraugus Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 353 over Br Cattaraugus Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 2,596 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,738 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 353
CrossesBr Cattaraugus Creek
Location4.4 MI NW Village of Litt
RouteState Highway 353
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.30343, -78.85934
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,596 (2020)
Projected traffic2,738 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$528,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 353 over Br Cattaraugus Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 353 over Br Cattaraugus 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 353 over Br Cattaraugus Creek carry?

About 2,596 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 353 over Br Cattaraugus Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns RTE 353 over Br Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.