US Bridges

RTE 98 over Branch Forks Crk

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4 MI NE JCT Rts 219 & 98 · Structure no. 000000001069520

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,493
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 98 over Branch Forks Crk is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 98 over Branch Forks Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,493 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,507 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 98
CrossesBranch Forks Crk
Location4 MI NE JCT Rts 219 & 98
RouteState Highway 98
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.24539, -78.57414
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,493 (2021)
Projected traffic1,507 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$442,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 98 over Branch Forks Crk built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 98 over Branch Forks Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 98 over Branch Forks Crk carry?

About 1,493 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 98 over Branch Forks Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 98 over Branch Forks Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.