US Bridges

West Branch Road over Four Mile Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.4 MI South of Allegany · Structure no. 000000003320510

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
347
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Branch Road over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Branch Road over Four Mile Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.

It carries about 347 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWest Branch Road
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location1.4 MI South of Allegany
Coordinates42.06312, -78.49333
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2021)
Projected traffic486 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$569,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Branch Road over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Branch Road over Four Mile 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Branch Road over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Branch Road over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Branch Road over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.