US Bridges

IRR RTE 951R over Bucktooth Run

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.6 MI W City Salamanca · Structure no. 000000006064840

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR RTE 951R over Bucktooth Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR RTE 951R over Bucktooth Run in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR RTE 951R
CrossesBucktooth Run
Location0.6 MI W City Salamanca
RouteState Highway 951R
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16229, -78.77354
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2019)
Projected traffic399 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR RTE 951R over Bucktooth Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR RTE 951R over Bucktooth Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does IRR RTE 951R over Bucktooth Run carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IRR RTE 951R over Bucktooth Run?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR RTE 951R over Bucktooth Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.