US Bridges

RTE 353 over Cattaraugus Creek Feeder

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 5.6 MI NW Vil of L Valley · Structure no. 000000001046400

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,596
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 353 over Cattaraugus Creek Feeder is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 353 over Cattaraugus Creek Feeder 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 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 353
CrossesCattaraugus Creek Feeder
Location5.6 MI NW Vil of L Valley
RouteState Highway 353
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.31679, -78.86963
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 353 over Cattaraugus Creek Feeder built?

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

What condition is RTE 353 over Cattaraugus Creek Feeder 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 Cattaraugus Creek Feeder carry?

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

How long is RTE 353 over Cattaraugus Creek Feeder?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 353 over Cattaraugus Creek Feeder?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.