US Bridges

IRR RTE 955R over Cattaraugus Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.4 Mi. NE Versailles · Structure no. 000000006064870

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR RTE 955R over Cattaraugus Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR RTE 955R over Cattaraugus Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2041. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesIRR RTE 955R
CrossesCattaraugus Creek
Location0.4 Mi. NE Versailles
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.52343, -78.98987
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2021)
Projected traffic860 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$8.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR RTE 955R over Cattaraugus Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR RTE 955R over Cattaraugus 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR RTE 955R over Cattaraugus Creek carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IRR RTE 955R over Cattaraugus Creek?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR RTE 955R over Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.