County Road 71 over Forks Creek
GoodCattaraugus County, New York · 2.7MI NE US219 and SR98 · Structure no. 000000003321700
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 426
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 71 over Forks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 71 over Forks Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 426 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 71 over Forks Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is County Road 71 over Forks 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 71 over Forks Creek carry?
About 426 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 71 over Forks Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 71 over Forks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.