US Bridges

Aleg State Park 1 over Red House Brook

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · Exit 19 of I86 - Asp 1 · Structure no. 000000005511580

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Aleg State Park 1 over Red House Brook is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Aleg State Park 1 over Red House Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 85 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 317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 444 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAleg State Park 1
CrossesRed House Brook
LocationExit 19 of I86 - Asp 1
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10361, -78.74899
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2020)
Projected traffic444 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aleg State Park 1 over Red House Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Aleg State Park 1 over Red House Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Aleg State Park 1 over Red House Brook carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Aleg State Park 1 over Red House Brook?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Aleg State Park 1 over Red House Brook?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.