US Bridges

RTE 951 over Phil Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.7 M SW I-86 Exit · Structure no. 000000002271050

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
486
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 951 over Phil Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 951 over Phil Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 486 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 951
CrossesPhil Creek
Location1.7 M SW I-86 Exit
Coordinates42.13956, -78.77693
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2018)
Projected traffic680 by 2038
Trucks2%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 951 over Phil Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 951 over Phil 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 951 over Phil Creek carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 951 over Phil Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 951 over Phil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.