US Bridges

Poland Center RD over Mud Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.4 MI NE of Clarks Corn. · Structure no. 000000003325280

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
546
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poland Center RD over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poland Center RD over Mud Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 89 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 546 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPoland Center RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.4 MI NE of Clarks Corn.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.12857, -79.10458
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2021)
Projected traffic764 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$845,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poland Center RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Poland Center RD over Mud 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Poland Center RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poland Center RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Poland Center RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.