US Bridges

Spring Street over Elm Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · In East Randolph · Structure no. 000000003323150

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Street over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spring Street over Elm Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSpring Street
CrossesElm Creek
LocationIn East Randolph
Coordinates42.16919, -78.95148
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2021)
Projected traffic459 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Street over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Street over Elm Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spring Street over Elm Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Street over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.