US Bridges

Walker Road over Elm Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.7 MI N of East Randolph · Structure no. 000000003320920

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Road over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Road over Elm 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 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWalker Road
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.7 MI N of East Randolph
Coordinates42.18922, -78.94933
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2021)
Projected traffic217 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Road over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Walker 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Walker Road over Elm Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Walker Road over Elm Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Road over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.