US Bridges

County Road 19 over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.6 Miles SE of Humphrey · Structure no. 000000003321930

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
604
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Five Mile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 19 over Five Mile Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 604 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location3.6 Miles SE of Humphrey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19329, -78.47159
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic604 (2018)
Projected traffic610 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over Five Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 604 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.