US Bridges

Eagle Street over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.8 MI NW of Freedom · Structure no. 000000003321650

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
834
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Street over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eagle Street over Clear Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 45 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 834 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEagle Street
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.8 MI NW of Freedom
Coordinates42.49608, -78.38338
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic834 (2020)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle Street over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Eagle Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Eagle Street over Clear Creek carry?

About 834 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Street over Clear Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Street over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.