US Bridges

Abbotts Road over Trib of Cuba Lake

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4.7 Miles East of Ischua · Structure no. 000000003322010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbotts Road over Trib of Cuba Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Abbotts Road over Trib of Cuba Lake in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAbbotts Road
CrossesTrib of Cuba Lake
Location4.7 Miles East of Ischua
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.25677, -78.30925
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2018)
Projected traffic724 by 2038
Trucks7%
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$942,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abbotts Road over Trib of Cuba Lake built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbotts Road over Trib of Cuba Lake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Abbotts Road over Trib of Cuba Lake carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Abbotts Road over Trib of Cuba Lake?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Abbotts Road over Trib of Cuba Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.