US Bridges

Church Street over Elton Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.1 MI NE of Farmersville · Structure no. 000000003321340

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
635
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over Elton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Church Street over Elton Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 635 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 889 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChurch Street
CrossesElton Creek
Location3.1 MI NE of Farmersville
Coordinates42.43069, -78.36087
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic635 (2020)
Projected traffic889 by 2040
Trucks6%
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$997,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Street over Elton Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Street over Elton 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 2023.

How much traffic does Church Street over Elton Creek carry?

About 635 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Church Street over Elton Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over Elton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.