US Bridges

Ashford Hollow RD over Buttermilk Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · At West Valley · Structure no. 000000003320530

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
287
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashford Hollow RD over Buttermilk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ashford Hollow RD over Buttermilk Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAshford Hollow RD
CrossesButtermilk Creek
LocationAt West Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.40249, -78.61054
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2021)
Projected traffic402 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashford Hollow RD over Buttermilk Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashford Hollow RD over Buttermilk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ashford Hollow RD over Buttermilk Creek carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ashford Hollow RD over Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ashford Hollow RD over Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.