White Road over Buttermilk Creek
PoorPosted for loadCattaraugus County, New York · At West Valley · Structure no. 000000003320620
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
White Road over Buttermilk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Road over Buttermilk Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 99 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was White Road over Buttermilk Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is White Road over Buttermilk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does White Road over Buttermilk Creek carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is White Road over Buttermilk Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns White Road over Buttermilk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.