US Bridges

Sawmill Run Road over N Br Sawmill Run

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 7.1 MI SW of Steamburg · Structure no. 000000003323240

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawmill Run Road over N Br Sawmill Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sawmill Run Road over N Br Sawmill Run in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 58 years old, older 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesSawmill Run Road
CrossesN Br Sawmill Run
Location7.1 MI SW of Steamburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03872, -79.00279
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2021)
Projected traffic259 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sawmill Run Road over N Br Sawmill Run built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Sawmill Run Road over N Br Sawmill Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sawmill Run Road over N Br Sawmill Run carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sawmill Run Road over N Br Sawmill Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sawmill Run Road over N Br Sawmill Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.