US Bridges

Nine Mile Road over Chipmunk Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.7 MI SW Vandalia · Structure no. 000000006064860

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
638
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nine Mile Road over Chipmunk Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nine Mile Road over Chipmunk Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 638 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 893 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNine Mile Road
CrossesChipmunk Creek
Location2.7 MI SW Vandalia
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.08496, -78.61244
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic638 (2021)
Projected traffic893 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$681,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nine Mile Road over Chipmunk Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nine Mile Road over Chipmunk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nine Mile Road over Chipmunk Creek carry?

About 638 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nine Mile Road over Chipmunk Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Nine Mile Road over Chipmunk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.