Pope Road over Elm Creek
PoorPosted for loadCattaraugus County, New York · 2.6 MI N of East Randolph · Structure no. 000000003320970
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pope Road over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pope Road over Elm Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pope Road over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Pope Road over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Pope Road over Elm Creek carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pope Road over Elm Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Pope Road over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.