US Bridges

Five Mile Road over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.6 MI SE of Humphrey · Structure no. 000000003320430

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,438
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Mile Road over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Five Mile Road over Five Mile Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,438 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,462 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Mile Road
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location3.6 MI SE of Humphrey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16009, -78.50441
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,438 (2020)
Projected traffic2,462 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Five Mile Road over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Mile Road over Five Mile 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Five Mile Road over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 2,438 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Five Mile Road over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Five Mile Road over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.