Kruse Road over Beaver Meadows Ck
PoorPosted for loadCattaraugus County, New York · 2.7 MI S of West Valley · Structure no. 000000002211990
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kruse Road over Beaver Meadows Ck is a wood or timber slab carrying Kruse Road over Beaver Meadows Ck in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 43 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 36 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kruse Road over Beaver Meadows Ck built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Kruse Road over Beaver Meadows Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Kruse Road over Beaver Meadows Ck carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Kruse Road over Beaver Meadows Ck?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Kruse Road over Beaver Meadows Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.