US Bridges

RTE 446 over Painterlick Crk

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.8 MI West JCT SH 446 & · Structure no. 000000001047740

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,765
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 446 over Painterlick Crk is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 446 over Painterlick Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 1,765 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,782 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 446
CrossesPainterlick Crk
Location2.8 MI West JCT SH 446 &
RouteState Highway 446
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.21581, -78.32696
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,765 (2019)
Projected traffic1,782 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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$539,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 446 over Painterlick Crk built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 446 over Painterlick 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 446 over Painterlick Crk carry?

About 1,765 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 446 over Painterlick Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 446 over Painterlick Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.