US Bridges

Allegany ST Pk 2 over Red House Brook

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4.1 MI W of Irving Mills · Structure no. 000000005523120

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Allegany ST Pk 2 over Red House Brook is a concrete slab carrying Allegany ST Pk 2 over Red House Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesAllegany ST Pk 2
CrossesRed House Brook
Location4.1 MI W of Irving Mills
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.07995, -78.71198
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2020)
Projected traffic335 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$781,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allegany ST Pk 2 over Red House Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allegany ST Pk 2 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Allegany ST Pk 2 over Red House Brook carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Allegany ST Pk 2 over Red House Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Allegany ST Pk 2 over Red House Brook?

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