US Bridges

Bowen Road over Brch Battle Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · .5 Mile SW of Randolph · Structure no. 000000003369380

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowen Road over Brch Battle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bowen Road over Brch Battle Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBowen Road
CrossesBrch Battle Creek
Location.5 Mile SW of Randolph
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.14613, -79.00182
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2019)
Projected traffic336 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$244,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowen Road over Brch Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowen Road over Brch Battle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bowen Road over Brch Battle Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bowen Road over Brch Battle Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Bowen Road over Brch Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.