US Bridges

County Road 27 over Wolf Run Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.2 MI NE of Weston Mills · Structure no. 000000003323030

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
707
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over Wolf Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 27 over Wolf Run Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 707 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesWolf Run Creek
Location3.2 MI NE of Weston Mills
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.10255, -78.34669
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating109 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2020)
Projected traffic714 by 2041
Trucks11%
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$962,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 27 over Wolf Run Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 27 over Wolf Run 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 County Road 27 over Wolf Run Creek carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over Wolf Run Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over Wolf Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.