US Bridges

Bay State Road over Bay State Brook

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4.8 MI SW of Salamanca · Structure no. 000000003323180

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay State Road over Bay State Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bay State Road over Bay State Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBay State Road
CrossesBay State Brook
Location4.8 MI SW of Salamanca
Coordinates42.09474, -78.80445
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$801,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay State Road over Bay State Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay State Road over Bay State Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bay State Road over Bay State Brook carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bay State Road over Bay State Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bay State Road over Bay State Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.