US Bridges

Sunfish Road over Sunfish Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.0 MI SW of Salamanca · Structure no. 000000002212090

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunfish Road over Sunfish Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunfish Road over Sunfish Run Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 120 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSunfish Road
CrossesSunfish Run Creek
Location3.0 MI SW of Salamanca
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12977, -78.80181
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2019)
Projected traffic22 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$399,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunfish Road over Sunfish Run Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Sunfish Road over Sunfish Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sunfish Road over Sunfish Run Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sunfish Road over Sunfish Run Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Sunfish Road over Sunfish Run Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.