US Bridges

County Road 12 over Connoisarauly Crk

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.5 MI NW of Ashford Hllw · Structure no. 000000003321060

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Connoisarauly Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 12 over Connoisarauly Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesConnoisarauly Crk
Location1.5 MI NW of Ashford Hllw
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.42446, -78.69844
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2018)
Projected traffic108 by 2038
Trucks4%
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$859,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 12 over Connoisarauly Crk built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 12 over Connoisarauly Crk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 12 over Connoisarauly Crk carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over Connoisarauly Crk?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over Connoisarauly Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.