US Bridges

Wolf Run Road over Wolf Run Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 5.7 MI SW JCT Rts 17 &280 · Structure no. 000000005523940

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28
1998 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Run Road over Wolf Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wolf Run Road over Wolf Run Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2018. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWolf Run Road
CrossesWolf Run Creek
Location5.7 MI SW JCT Rts 17 &280
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.02431, -78.88921
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (1998)
Projected traffic39 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$563,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Run Road over Wolf Run Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Run Road over Wolf Run Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Run Road over Wolf Run Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Run Road over Wolf Run Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Wolf Run Road over Wolf Run Creek?

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