US Bridges

Junction RD over Ischua Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.0 MI SE of Machias · Structure no. 000000003322500

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Junction RD over Ischua Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Junction RD over Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJunction RD
CrossesIschua Creek
Location1.0 MI SE of Machias
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.40796, -78.48387
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2021)
Projected traffic445 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$970,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Junction RD over Ischua Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Junction RD over Ischua Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Junction RD over Ischua Creek carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Junction RD over Ischua Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Junction RD over Ischua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.