US Bridges

Rohr Road over East Otto Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.5 MI S of Ashford Hllow · Structure no. 000000003321050

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rohr Road over East Otto Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rohr Road over East Otto Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 47 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRohr Road
CrossesEast Otto Creek
Location2.5 MI S of Ashford Hllow
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.36845, -78.69304
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2021)
Projected traffic183 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rohr Road over East Otto Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Rohr Road over East Otto 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rohr Road over East Otto Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rohr Road over East Otto Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rohr Road over East Otto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.