US Bridges

Cowens Corners RD over Clear Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.4 MI E of Clear Creek · Structure no. 000000003320890

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowens Corners RD over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cowens Corners RD over Clear Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCowens Corners RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Clear Creek
Coordinates42.22129, -79.05295
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2019)
Projected traffic419 by 2039
Trucks6%
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowens Corners RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowens Corners RD over Clear 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cowens Corners RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cowens Corners RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cowens Corners RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.