US Bridges

Fancy Tract Road over Beaver Meadows Ck

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.6 MI N of Ashford · Structure no. 000000003321260

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fancy Tract Road over Beaver Meadows Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fancy Tract Road over Beaver Meadows Ck in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFancy Tract Road
CrossesBeaver Meadows Ck
Location1.6 MI N of Ashford
Coordinates42.34321, -78.61122
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic49 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fancy Tract Road over Beaver Meadows Ck built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fancy Tract Road over Beaver Meadows 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 Fancy Tract Road over Beaver Meadows Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fancy Tract Road over Beaver Meadows Ck?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fancy Tract Road over Beaver Meadows Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.