US Bridges

County Road 24 over Trib to Cuba Lake

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.2 Miles NE of Ischua · Structure no. 000000003322480

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Trib to Cuba Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 24 over Trib to Cuba Lake in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 229 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesTrib to Cuba Lake
Location3.2 Miles NE of Ischua
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.26497, -78.34197
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2019)
Projected traffic321 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$853,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Trib to Cuba Lake built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is County Road 24 over Trib to Cuba Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Trib to Cuba Lake carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Trib to Cuba Lake?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Trib to Cuba Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.