US Bridges

Mill Street over Br Little Valley

Poor

Cattaraugus County, New York · At Little Valley · Structure no. 000000003322410

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Br Little Valley is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Street over Br Little Valley in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesBr Little Valley
LocationAt Little Valley
Coordinates42.24772, -78.80017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2019)
Projected traffic199 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$696,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Br Little Valley built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over Br Little Valley in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Br Little Valley carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Br Little Valley?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Br Little Valley?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.