US Bridges

Elm Creek Road over Elm Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.9 MI N of East Randolf · Structure no. 000000003320830

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
479
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Creek Road over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elm Creek Road over Elm Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 479 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesElm Creek Road
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.9 MI N of East Randolf
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.20665, -78.94608
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2021)
Projected traffic671 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$287,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Creek Road over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Creek Road over Elm 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Elm Creek Road over Elm Creek carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Elm Creek Road over Elm Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Elm Creek Road over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.