US Bridges

County Road 65 over Elm Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.4 Mi. SE of Route 394 · Structure no. 000000003323090

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
618
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 65 over Elm Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 65 over Elm Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 618 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 65
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.4 Mi. SE of Route 394
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.16107, -78.96434
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic618 (2021)
Projected traffic865 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 65 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 65 over Elm Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 65 over Elm Creek carry?

About 618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 65 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 65 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.