US Bridges

Marsh Road over Mud Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.9 MI South of Leon · Structure no. 000000003322330

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh Road over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marsh Road over Mud Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMarsh Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.9 MI South of Leon
Coordinates42.27984, -79.02544
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2021)
Projected traffic13 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Marsh Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsh Road over Mud 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Marsh Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Marsh Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.