US Bridges

Martin Road over Forks Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.8 MI N of Great Valley · Structure no. 000000003321730

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
914
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Road over Forks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Martin Road over Forks Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 914 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMartin Road
CrossesForks Creek
Location0.8 MI N of Great Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.22641, -78.63107
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic914 (2019)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2039
Trucks6%
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Road over Forks Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Martin Road over Forks Creek carry?

About 914 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Martin Road over Forks Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Road over Forks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.