US Bridges

Scott Corners Rd. over Mansfield Creek

FairPosted for load

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.0 MI E of Otto · Structure no. 000000003322920

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Corners Rd. over Mansfield Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Scott Corners Rd. over Mansfield Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesScott Corners Rd.
CrossesMansfield Creek
Location2.0 MI E of Otto
Coordinates42.35562, -78.79426
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2018)
Projected traffic259 by 2038
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott Corners Rd. over Mansfield Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Scott Corners Rd. over Mansfield 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 Scott Corners Rd. over Mansfield Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Scott Corners Rd. over Mansfield Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Corners Rd. over Mansfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.