US Bridges

RTE 417 over Olean Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · .4 MI E JCT SH 417 & SH16 · Structure no. 000000002012340

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,592
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Olean Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 417 over Olean Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 96 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 14,592 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,409 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 417
CrossesOlean Creek
Location.4 MI E JCT SH 417 & SH16
RouteState Highway 417
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07774, -78.42346
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,592 (2020)
Projected traffic15,409 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Olean Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE 417 over Olean Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Olean Creek carry?

About 14,592 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Olean Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Olean Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.