Farwell Road over Ischua Creek
FairCattaraugus County, New York · 2.3 Miles SE of Ischua · Structure no. 000000003322050
- Built
- 1891
- 134 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Farwell Road over Ischua Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Farwell Road over Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 134 years old, older 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Farwell Road over Ischua Creek built?
It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Farwell Road over Ischua 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Farwell Road over Ischua Creek carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Farwell Road over Ischua Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Farwell Road over Ischua Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.