US Bridges

RTE 417 over Olean Trail

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · .3 MI E JCT SH417 & SH 16 · Structure no. 000000002012330

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,595
2018 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Olean Trail is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 417 over Olean Trail in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 14,595 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,740 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 417
CrossesOlean Trail
Location.3 MI E JCT SH417 & SH 16
RouteState Highway 417
Coordinates42.07768, -78.42399
Functional classUrban 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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,595 (2018)
Projected traffic14,740 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Olean Trail built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Olean Trail 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Olean Trail carry?

About 14,595 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Olean Trail?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Olean Trail?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.