US Bridges

Lindberg Road over Mansfield Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.2 MI E of Maples · Structure no. 000000003321240

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindberg Road over Mansfield Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lindberg Road over Mansfield Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLindberg Road
CrossesMansfield Creek
Location2.2 MI E of Maples
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32771, -78.69424
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Lindberg Road over Mansfield Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Lindberg Road over Mansfield 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lindberg Road over Mansfield Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lindberg Road over Mansfield Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lindberg Road over Mansfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.