US Bridges

Town Line Road over Little Valley Crk

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.8 MI S of Elk Dale · Structure no. 000000003360300

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Line Road over Little Valley Crk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Town Line Road over Little Valley Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Line Road
CrossesLittle Valley Crk
Location0.8 MI S of Elk Dale
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19335, -78.74926
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Line Road over Little Valley Crk built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Town Line Road over Little Valley Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Town Line Road over Little Valley Crk carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Town Line Road over Little Valley Crk?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Town Line Road over Little Valley Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.