US Bridges

Waite Hollow Road over Waite Hollw Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · .4 Mile SW of Cattaraugus · Structure no. 000000003322770

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waite Hollow Road over Waite Hollw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Waite Hollow Road over Waite Hollw Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWaite Hollow Road
CrossesWaite Hollw Creek
Location.4 Mile SW of Cattaraugus
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32076, -78.87899
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2021)
Projected traffic162 by 2041
Trucks6%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$297,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waite Hollow Road over Waite Hollw Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waite Hollow Road over Waite Hollw 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Waite Hollow Road over Waite Hollw Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Waite Hollow Road over Waite Hollw Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Waite Hollow Road over Waite Hollw Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.