US Bridges

Gulf Road over Lit Conewango Crk

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1 Mile West of Steamburg · Structure no. 000000003362590

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulf Road over Lit Conewango Crk is a steel culvert carrying Gulf Road over Lit Conewango Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGulf Road
CrossesLit Conewango Crk
Location1 Mile West of Steamburg
Coordinates42.11095, -78.92234
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2019)
Projected traffic57 by 2039
Trucks6%
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$334,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gulf Road over Lit Conewango Crk built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gulf Road over Lit Conewango 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gulf Road over Lit Conewango Crk carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gulf Road over Lit Conewango Crk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Gulf Road over Lit Conewango Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.