US Bridges

Union Valley Road over Olean Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2 Miles North of Olean · Structure no. 000000003322850

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Valley Road over Olean Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union Valley Road over Olean Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUnion Valley Road
CrossesOlean Creek
Location2 Miles North of Olean
Coordinates42.12964, -78.41043
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2020)
Projected traffic949 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Valley Road over Olean Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Valley Road over Olean 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Union Valley Road over Olean Creek carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Valley Road over Olean Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Union Valley Road over Olean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.