US Bridges

Sawmill Run Road over Sawmill Run Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 6.9 MI SW of Steamburg · Structure no. 000000003360310

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawmill Run Road over Sawmill Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sawmill Run Road over Sawmill Run Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSawmill Run Road
CrossesSawmill Run Creek
Location6.9 MI SW of Steamburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.03068, -78.98665
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2021)
Projected traffic259 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$517,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sawmill Run Road over Sawmill Run Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawmill Run Road over Sawmill Run Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sawmill Run Road over Sawmill Run Creek carry?

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

How long is Sawmill Run Road over Sawmill Run Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Sawmill Run Road over Sawmill Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.