US Bridges

Allegany Road over Waite Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · .6 Mile North of Napoli · Structure no. 000000003322680

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allegany Road over Waite Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Allegany Road over Waite Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 74 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAllegany Road
CrossesWaite Creek
Location.6 Mile North of Napoli
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.20808, -78.89172
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2020)
Projected traffic491 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Allegany Road over Waite Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Allegany Road over Waite 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Allegany Road over Waite Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Allegany Road over Waite Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Allegany Road over Waite Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.