US Bridges

RTE 952M over Battle Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 70 West of Larkin Street · Structure no. 000000003323160

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,148
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 952M over Battle Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 952M over Battle Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,148 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,189 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 952M
CrossesBattle Creek
Location70 West of Larkin Street
RouteState Highway 952M
Coordinates42.16001, -78.98599
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,148 (2021)
Projected traffic4,189 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 952M over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 952M over Battle 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 952M over Battle Creek carry?

About 4,148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 952M over Battle Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 952M over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.