US Bridges

Colvin Road over S Br Cattargus Ck

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.9 MI SW of East Otto · Structure no. 000000003321110

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colvin Road over S Br Cattargus Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Colvin Road over S Br Cattargus Ck 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesColvin Road
CrossesS Br Cattargus Ck
Location1.9 MI SW of East Otto
Coordinates42.38066, -78.78961
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2021)
Projected traffic130 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$483,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colvin Road over S Br Cattargus Ck built?

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

What condition is Colvin Road over S Br Cattargus Ck 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 Colvin Road over S Br Cattargus Ck carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Colvin Road over S Br Cattargus Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns Colvin Road over S Br Cattargus Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.