US Bridges

Meyers Corners RD over Conewango Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.7 MI W of East Leon · Structure no. 000000003322190

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
613
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meyers Corners RD over Conewango Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Meyers Corners RD over Conewango Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 613 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMeyers Corners RD
CrossesConewango Creek
Location0.7 MI W of East Leon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.34736, -78.97148
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2021)
Projected traffic858 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meyers Corners RD over Conewango Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meyers Corners RD over Conewango 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Meyers Corners RD over Conewango Creek carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Meyers Corners RD over Conewango Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Meyers Corners RD over Conewango Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.