US Bridges

Brewer Cross Road over Great Valley Crk

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.6M N.Great Valley · Structure no. 000000003321740

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
422
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewer Cross Road over Great Valley Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brewer Cross Road over Great Valley Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrewer Cross Road
CrossesGreat Valley Crk
Location2.6M N.Great Valley
Coordinates42.24922, -78.64036
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2021)
Projected traffic591 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brewer Cross Road over Great Valley Crk built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brewer Cross Road over Great Valley 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 Brewer Cross Road over Great Valley Crk carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brewer Cross Road over Great Valley Crk?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brewer Cross Road over Great Valley Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.