US Bridges

East Flats Road over East Otto Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · .3 Mile East of East Otto · Structure no. 000000003321100

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
399
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Flats Road over East Otto Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying East Flats Road over East Otto Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 42 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 399 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Flats Road
CrossesEast Otto Creek
Location.3 Mile East of East Otto
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38966, -78.74856
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2020)
Projected traffic559 by 2040
Trucks8%
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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Flats Road over East Otto Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is East Flats Road over East Otto Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

About 399 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Flats Road over East Otto Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns East Flats Road over East Otto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.