US Bridges

Cowens Corners RD over Conewango Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.6 MI S of Conewango · Structure no. 000000003320910

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowens Corners RD over Conewango Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cowens Corners RD over Conewango Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCowens Corners RD
CrossesConewango Creek
Location1.6 MI S of Conewango
Coordinates42.21648, -79.02546
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$878,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowens Corners RD over Conewango Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowens Corners RD over Conewango 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 November 2023.

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

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

How long is Cowens Corners RD over Conewango Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cowens Corners RD over Conewango Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.