US Bridges

First Street over Little Valley Crk

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.2 M NE Ny - 242 · Structure no. 000000003322440

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over Little Valley Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Street over Little Valley Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesLittle Valley Crk
Location0.2 M NE Ny - 242
Coordinates42.24745, -78.78879
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic252 by 2038
Trucks6%
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Street over Little Valley Crk built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street over Little 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does First Street over Little Valley Crk carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is First Street over Little Valley Crk?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over Little Valley Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.