US Bridges

County Road 86 over Buttermilk Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1 Mile NW of West Valley · Structure no. 000000003369650

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 86 over Buttermilk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 86 over Buttermilk Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,806 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 86
CrossesButtermilk Creek
Location1 Mile NW of West Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41538, -78.61698
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2018)
Projected traffic1,806 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$668,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 86 over Buttermilk Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 86 over Buttermilk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 86 over Buttermilk Creek carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 86 over Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns County Road 86 over Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.