Baxter Mill Road over Ischua Creek
PoorPosted for loadCattaraugus County, New York · 0.2 MI SW of Ischua · Structure no. 000000003322060
- Built
- 1893
- 132 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baxter Mill Road over Ischua Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Baxter Mill Road over Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 132 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baxter Mill Road over Ischua Creek built?
It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Baxter Mill Road over Ischua Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Baxter Mill Road over Ischua Creek carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Baxter Mill Road over Ischua Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Baxter Mill Road over Ischua Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.