US Bridges

County Road 18 over Wrights Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.7 Miles W of Humphrey · Structure no. 000000003321910

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,627
2021 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 2005, so it is 20 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 1,627 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,278 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesWrights Creek
Location1.7 Miles W of Humphrey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20098, -78.57196
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,627 (2021)
Projected traffic2,278 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18 over Wrights Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 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 June 2023.

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

About 1,627 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over Wrights Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Wrights Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.