US Bridges

RTE 353 over Br Cattaraugus Ck

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4.8 MI NW Vil of L Valley · Structure no. 000000001046390

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,596
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 353 over Br Cattaraugus Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 353 over Br Cattaraugus Ck in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,596 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,738 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesRTE 353
CrossesBr Cattaraugus Ck
Location4.8 MI NW Vil of L Valley
RouteState Highway 353
Coordinates42.30723, -78.86514
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 353 over Br Cattaraugus Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 353 over Br Cattaraugus Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

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

How long is RTE 353 over Br Cattaraugus Ck?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 353 over Br Cattaraugus Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.