US Bridges

Reynolds Road over Ischua Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.0 MI SE of Machias · Structure no. 000000003322520

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reynolds Road over Ischua Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Reynolds Road over Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesReynolds Road
CrossesIschua Creek
Location3.0 MI SE of Machias
Coordinates42.38175, -78.46463
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reynolds Road over Ischua Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reynolds Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Reynolds Road over Ischua Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Reynolds Road over Ischua Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Reynolds Road over Ischua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.