US Bridges

Main Street over Nichols Run

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · At Limestone · Structure no. 000000002211910

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,056
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Nichols Run is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Nichols Run in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,056 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,478 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesNichols Run
LocationAt Limestone
Coordinates42.02603, -78.62924
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,056 (2021)
Projected traffic1,478 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$636,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Nichols Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Nichols Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Nichols Run carry?

About 1,056 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Nichols Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Nichols Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.