US Bridges

County Road 25 over Rawson Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.2 Miles East of Elgin · Structure no. 000000003322490

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
907
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Rawson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 25 over Rawson Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 907 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesRawson Creek
Location2.2 Miles East of Elgin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.30313, -78.31182
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic907 (2021)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$474,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 25 over Rawson Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25 over Rawson Creek 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 County Road 25 over Rawson Creek carry?

About 907 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over Rawson Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 over Rawson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.