US Bridges

County Road 71 over Somervlle Val Crk

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.6 MI SE of Ellicottvlle · Structure no. 000000003321690

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
733
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 71 over Somervlle Val Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 71 over Somervlle Val Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 733 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,026 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty Road 71
CrossesSomervlle Val Crk
Location1.6 MI SE of Ellicottvlle
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.25467, -78.6405
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic733 (2017)
Projected traffic1,026 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 71 over Somervlle Val Crk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 71 over Somervlle Val Crk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 71 over Somervlle Val Crk carry?

About 733 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 71 over Somervlle Val Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 71 over Somervlle Val Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.