US Bridges

Temple Street over Dodge Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · At NE Corner of Portville · Structure no. 000000003323370

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,173
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Street over Dodge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Temple Street over Dodge Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 1,173 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,642 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTemple Street
CrossesDodge Creek
LocationAt NE Corner of Portville
Coordinates42.0432, -78.32919
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,173 (2020)
Projected traffic1,642 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Temple Street over Dodge Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Temple Street over Dodge 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Temple Street over Dodge Creek carry?

About 1,173 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Temple Street over Dodge Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Temple Street over Dodge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.