US Bridges

County Road 18 over Trib. Wrights Crk

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Cattaraugus County, New York · .5 MI NE of Humphrey · Structure no. 000000003370500

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Trib. Wrights Crk is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 18 over Trib. Wrights Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesTrib. Wrights Crk
Location.5 MI NE of Humphrey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20842, -78.53512
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2018)
Projected traffic461 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$246,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18 over Trib. Wrights Crk built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 18 over Trib. Wrights Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 18 over Trib. Wrights Crk carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over Trib. Wrights Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns County Road 18 over Trib. Wrights Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.