Witt Road over Trib Clear Creek
PoorPosted for loadCattaraugus County, New York · .4 Mile East of Freedom · Structure no. 000000003321680
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Witt Road over Trib Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Witt Road over Trib Clear Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Witt Road over Trib Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Witt Road over Trib Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Witt Road over Trib Clear Creek carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Witt Road over Trib Clear Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Witt Road over Trib Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.