US Bridges

Dow Road over Br Clear Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.7 Mi. 0F Freedom · Structure no. 000000003321670

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dow Road over Br Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dow Road over Br Clear Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesDow Road
CrossesBr Clear Creek
Location0.7 Mi. 0F Freedom
Coordinates42.48896, -78.31887
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2017)
Projected traffic129 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$204,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dow Road over Br Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dow Road over Br Clear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dow Road over Br Clear Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dow Road over Br Clear Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Dow Road over Br Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.