US Bridges

RTE 280 over Wolf Run Creek

Poor

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4.9MI SW JCT Rts 17 & 280 · Structure no. 000000006600180

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 280 over Wolf Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 280 over Wolf Run Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 667 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 280
CrossesWolf Run Creek
Location4.9MI SW JCT Rts 17 & 280
RouteState Highway 280
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03793, -78.8934
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2020)
Projected traffic673 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$352,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 280 over Wolf Run Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 280 over Wolf Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 280 over Wolf Run Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 280 over Wolf Run Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 280 over Wolf Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.