US Bridges

Main Street over Olean Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · At Olean · Structure no. 000000002258520

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,428
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Olean Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Main Street over Olean Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 75 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,428 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,011 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesOlean Creek
LocationAt Olean
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.08798, -78.42763
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,428 (2018)
Projected traffic11,011 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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

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$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Olean Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Main Street over Olean Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Olean Creek carry?

About 10,428 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Olean Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Olean Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.