US Bridges

Allegany State Par over Quaker Run

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.4 MI SE JCT SH 280 · Structure no. 000000005511610

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Allegany State Par over Quaker Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Allegany State Par over Quaker Run in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesAllegany State Par
CrossesQuaker Run
Location2.4 MI SE JCT SH 280
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02298, -78.84935
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2020)
Projected traffic518 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allegany State Par over Quaker Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allegany State Par over Quaker Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Allegany State Par over Quaker Run carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Allegany State Par over Quaker Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Allegany State Par over Quaker Run?

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