US Bridges

Abbotts Road over Trib of Cuba Lake

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.7 Miles SE of Elgin · Structure no. 000000003322030

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abbotts Road over Trib of Cuba Lake in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 38 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesAbbotts Road
CrossesTrib of Cuba Lake
Location3.7 Miles SE of Elgin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25926, -78.32155
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 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 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

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 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Abbotts Road over Trib of Cuba Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.