US Bridges

Cain Hollow Road over Quaker Run

Poor

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.4 MI SE JCT 280 < Asp 3 · Structure no. 000000005511620

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Cain Hollow Road over Quaker Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cain Hollow Road over Quaker Run in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCain Hollow Road
CrossesQuaker Run
Location1.4 MI SE JCT 280 < Asp 3
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.03011, -78.85511
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cain Hollow Road over Quaker Run built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cain Hollow Road over Quaker Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Cain Hollow Road over Quaker Run carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cain Hollow Road over Quaker Run?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cain Hollow Road over Quaker Run?

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