US Bridges

Thomas Corners RD over Buttermilk Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.1 MI SE of Springville · Structure no. 000000003320650

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Corners RD over Buttermilk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thomas Corners RD over Buttermilk Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2038. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesThomas Corners RD
CrossesButtermilk Creek
Location2.1 MI SE of Springville
Coordinates42.48088, -78.67561
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2018)
Projected traffic223 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Corners RD over Buttermilk Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Corners 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 Thomas Corners RD over Buttermilk Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thomas Corners RD over Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Corners RD over Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.