US Bridges

County Road 18 over Wrights Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · .9 Mile NE of Humphrey · Structure no. 000000003321920

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Wrights Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 18 over Wrights Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesWrights Creek
Location.9 Mile NE of Humphrey
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.21557, -78.52955
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2018)
Projected traffic461 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18 over Wrights Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 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 2024.

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

About 329 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over Wrights Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Wrights Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.