US Bridges

RTE 951T over Cold Spring Creek

Poor

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.3 MI E of Steamburg · Structure no. 000000006012220

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 951T over Cold Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 951T over Cold Spring Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 951T
CrossesCold Spring Creek
Location1.3 MI E of Steamburg
RouteState Highway 951T
Coordinates42.10636, -78.87932
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2021)
Projected traffic253 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 951T over Cold Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 951T over Cold Spring Creek 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 RTE 951T over Cold Spring Creek carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 951T over Cold Spring Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 951T over Cold Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.