US Bridges

Five Mile Road over Ischua Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.2 Miles NW of Ischua · Structure no. 000000003321400

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
472
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Mile Road over Ischua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Five Mile Road over Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 472 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Mile Road
CrossesIschua Creek
Location2.2 Miles NW of Ischua
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.2642, -78.4366
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2020)
Projected traffic476 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Five Mile Road over Ischua Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Mile Road over Ischua Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Five Mile Road over Ischua Creek carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Five Mile Road over Ischua Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Five Mile Road over Ischua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.