US Bridges

Xura Smith Road over Conewango Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.5 MI S of South Dayton · Structure no. 000000003322250

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Xura Smith Road over Conewango Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Xura Smith Road over Conewango Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesXura Smith Road
CrossesConewango Creek
Location2.5 MI S of South Dayton
Coordinates42.32583, -79.05045
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2021)
Projected traffic371 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Xura Smith Road over Conewango Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Xura Smith Road over Conewango Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Xura Smith Road over Conewango Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Xura Smith Road over Conewango Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Xura Smith Road over Conewango Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.