US Bridges

State Park Route 3 over Quaker Run

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4.4 MI SE JCT SH280 &ASP3 · Structure no. 000000005511590

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

State Park Route 3 over Quaker Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Park Route 3 over Quaker Run in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesState Park Route 3
CrossesQuaker Run
Location4.4 MI SE JCT SH280 &ASP3
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.01155, -78.81154
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2020)
Projected traffic447 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Park Route 3 over Quaker Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park Route 3 over Quaker Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Park Route 3 over Quaker Run carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Park Route 3 over Quaker Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State Park Route 3 over Quaker Run?

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