US Bridges

County Road 18 over Wrights Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.9 MI SE of Great Valley · Structure no. 000000003321710

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,624
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Wrights Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 18 over Wrights Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 1,624 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,274 by 2036. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesWrights Creek
Location1.9 MI SE of Great Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20149, -78.60651
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,624 (2016)
Projected traffic2,274 by 2036
Trucks5%
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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18 over Wrights Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 18 over Wrights 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 18 over Wrights Creek carry?

About 1,624 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over Wrights Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Wrights Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.