US Bridges

RTE 417 over Tenmile Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.1 MI W of Vandalia · Structure no. 000000006012290

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,122
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Tenmile Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 417 over Tenmile Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,122 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,153 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 417
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location1.1 MI W of Vandalia
RouteState Highway 417
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09548, -78.60128
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,122 (2019)
Projected traffic3,153 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$887,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Tenmile Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 3,122 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.