US Bridges

Bray Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4 Miles NE of Delevan · Structure no. 000000003321620

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
582
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bray Road over Clear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bray Road over Clear Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 582 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2038. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBray Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location4 Miles NE of Delevan
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51964, -78.40226
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic582 (2018)
Projected traffic815 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bray Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Bray Road over Clear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bray Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 582 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bray Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bray Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.