US Bridges

County Road 14 over Br Lit Valley Crk

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · In Little Valley · Structure no. 000000003322350

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 14 over Br Lit Valley Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 14 over Br Lit Valley Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 years old, older 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 14
CrossesBr Lit Valley Crk
LocationIn Little Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25768, -78.8056
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2021)
Projected traffic454 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$831,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 14 over Br Lit Valley Crk built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 14 over Br Lit Valley Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 14 over Br Lit Valley Crk carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 14 over Br Lit Valley Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 14 over Br Lit Valley Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.