US Bridges

Forty Road over Trib S Br Catt CR

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.9 Miles SE of Gowanda · Structure no. 000000003322970

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forty Road over Trib S Br Catt CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forty Road over Trib S Br Catt CR in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesForty Road
CrossesTrib S Br Catt CR
Location1.9 Miles SE of Gowanda
Coordinates42.4263, -78.89674
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2013)
Projected traffic66 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$668,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forty Road over Trib S Br Catt CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forty Road over Trib S Br Catt CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Forty Road over Trib S Br Catt CR carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Forty Road over Trib S Br Catt CR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Forty Road over Trib S Br Catt CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.