US Bridges

Park Side Drive over Irish Brook

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.7 MI N of Limestone · Structure no. 000000002211890

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Side Drive over Irish Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Park Side Drive over Irish Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 276 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPark Side Drive
CrossesIrish Brook
Location1.7 MI N of Limestone
Coordinates42.05813, -78.64643
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2021)
Projected traffic386 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$979,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Side Drive over Irish Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Side Drive over Irish Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Park Side Drive over Irish Brook carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Park Side Drive over Irish Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Park Side Drive over Irish Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.