Watson Road over Trib Cattaraugus Creek
FairPosted for loadCattaraugus County, New York · 8.0 MI NW of West Valley · Structure no. 000000003320660
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watson Road over Trib Cattaraugus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watson Road over Trib Cattaraugus Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 57 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Watson Road over Trib Cattaraugus Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Watson Road over Trib Cattaraugus 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Watson Road over Trib Cattaraugus Creek carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Watson Road over Trib Cattaraugus Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Watson Road over Trib Cattaraugus Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.