US Bridges

Sugartown Road over Forks Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.5 MI NE of Sugartown · Structure no. 000000003321940

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugartown Road over Forks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sugartown Road over Forks Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 52 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSugartown Road
CrossesForks Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Sugartown
Coordinates42.24961, -78.56971
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating88 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2018)
Projected traffic384 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugartown Road over Forks Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Sugartown 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sugartown Road over Forks Creek carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sugartown Road over Forks Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sugartown Road over Forks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.