US Bridges

Five Mile Road over Smith Hollow

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.5 MI N JCT CR 19 & I86 · Structure no. 000000003369850

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,811
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Mile Road over Smith Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying Five Mile Road over Smith Hollow in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 4,811 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,952 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Mile Road
CrossesSmith Hollow
Location1.5 MI N JCT CR 19 & I86
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12419, -78.50091
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,811 (2021)
Projected traffic5,952 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$465,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Five Mile Road over Smith Hollow built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Mile Road over Smith Hollow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Five Mile Road over Smith Hollow carry?

About 4,811 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Five Mile Road over Smith Hollow?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Five Mile Road over Smith Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.