US Bridges

Pine Street over Saunders Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · At Franklinville · Structure no. 000000003321440

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
786
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Street over Saunders Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pine Street over Saunders Creek 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPine Street
CrossesSaunders Creek
LocationAt Franklinville
Coordinates42.34178, -78.45051
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2017)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$254,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Street over Saunders Creek built?

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

What condition is Pine Street over Saunders 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Street over Saunders Creek carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pine Street over Saunders Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Pine Street over Saunders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.