US Bridges

N Ninth Street over Little Valley Crk

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.3 Mi. N of Nys Route 35 · Structure no. 000000003322340

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Ninth Street over Little Valley Crk is a concrete culvert carrying N Ninth Street over Little Valley Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 366 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesN Ninth Street
CrossesLittle Valley Crk
Location0.3 Mi. N of Nys Route 35
Coordinates42.25604, -78.80509
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2021)
Projected traffic512 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$513,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Ninth Street over Little Valley Crk built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Ninth Street over Little Valley Crk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N Ninth Street over Little Valley Crk carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Ninth Street over Little Valley Crk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns N Ninth Street over Little Valley Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.