US Bridges

Quackenbush Road over Great Valley Crk

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.6 MI East of Ellicottv · Structure no. 000000003321230

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quackenbush Road over Great Valley Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Quackenbush Road over Great Valley Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesQuackenbush Road
CrossesGreat Valley Crk
Location1.6 MI East of Ellicottv
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29023, -78.63938
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2021)
Projected traffic45 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quackenbush Road over Great Valley Crk built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quackenbush Road over Great Valley 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Quackenbush Road over Great Valley Crk carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Quackenbush Road over Great Valley Crk?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Quackenbush Road over Great Valley Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.