US Bridges

Steam Valley Road over Allegheny River

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.2 MI SE of Weston Mills · Structure no. 000000003323040

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
745
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steam Valley Road over Allegheny River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Steam Valley Road over Allegheny River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 745 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2040. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSteam Valley Road
CrossesAllegheny River
Location1.2 MI SE of Weston Mills
Coordinates42.05074, -78.35715
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2020)
Projected traffic1,043 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steam Valley Road over Allegheny River built?

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

What condition is Steam Valley Road over Allegheny River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Steam Valley Road over Allegheny River carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Steam Valley Road over Allegheny River?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Steam Valley Road over Allegheny River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.