US Bridges

Abbotts Road over Trib of Cuba Lake

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4.2 Miles East of Ischua · Structure no. 000000003322020

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
391
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 1995, so it is 30 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAbbotts Road
CrossesTrib of Cuba Lake
Location4.2 Miles East of Ischua
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.25693, -78.31808
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2018)
Projected traffic547 by 2038
Trucks5%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abbotts Road over Trib of Cuba Lake built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbotts Road over Trib of Cuba Lake 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 2023.

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

About 391 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Abbotts Road over Trib of Cuba Lake?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Abbotts Road over Trib of Cuba Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.