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County Road 12 over Ex Buff & Pitts R.O.

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4 Miles NW of Riceville · Structure no. 000000007320610

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
333
2019 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Ex Buff & Pitts R.O. is a steel culvert carrying County Road 12 over Ex Buff & Pitts R.O. in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 333 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesEx Buff & Pitts R.O.
Location4 Miles NW of Riceville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47584, -78.677
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2019)
Projected traffic466 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$269,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 12 over Ex Buff & Pitts R.O. built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 12 over Ex Buff & Pitts R.O. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 12 over Ex Buff & Pitts R.O. carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over Ex Buff & Pitts R.O.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns County Road 12 over Ex Buff & Pitts R.O.?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the County Highway Agency.