US Bridges

Bay State Road over Red House Brook

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.3 MI SW of Salamanca · Structure no. 000000003323380

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay State Road over Red House Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bay State Road over Red House Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1967, 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 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBay State Road
CrossesRed House Brook
Location3.3 MI SW of Salamanca
Coordinates42.10706, -78.77592
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2020)
Projected traffic113 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay State Road over Red House Brook built?

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

What condition is Bay State Road over Red House 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 Red House Brook carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bay State Road over Red House Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bay State Road over Red House Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.