US Bridges

West State Street over Little Valley Crk

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · Salamanca W State ST · Structure no. 000000006600040

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,515
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West State Street over Little Valley Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West State Street over Little Valley Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,515 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,599 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest State Street
CrossesLittle Valley Crk
LocationSalamanca W State ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.16565, -78.74218
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,515 (2021)
Projected traffic1,599 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West State Street over Little Valley Crk built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is West State Street over Little Valley Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does West State Street over Little Valley Crk carry?

About 1,515 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West State Street over Little Valley Crk?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West State Street over Little Valley Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.