US Bridges

Northeast Road over Mill Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.8 Miles NE of Conewango · Structure no. 000000003320940

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northeast Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Northeast Road over Mill Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesNortheast Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.8 Miles NE of Conewango
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.24802, -79.02068
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2018)
Projected traffic102 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northeast Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northeast Road over Mill 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 Northeast Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Northeast Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Northeast Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.