US Bridges

County Road 9 over Lit Conewango Crk

Poor

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2 Miles NW of Steamburg · Structure no. 000000003320780

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
344
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Lit Conewango Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 9 over Lit Conewango Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 344 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesLit Conewango Crk
Location2 Miles NW of Steamburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.12797, -78.92971
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2021)
Projected traffic482 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$805,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over Lit Conewango Crk built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is County Road 9 over Lit Conewango Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Lit Conewango Crk carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Lit Conewango Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Lit Conewango Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.