US Bridges

RTE 39 over Cattaraugus Creek Branch

Fair

Erie County, New York · 7.6 MI E JCT Rts 39 + 219 · Structure no. 000000001024540

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,605
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 39 over Cattaraugus Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 39 over Cattaraugus Creek Branch in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6 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 3,605 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,802 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

CarriesRTE 39
CrossesCattaraugus Creek Branch
Location7.6 MI E JCT Rts 39 + 219
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates42.51836, -78.54241
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,605 (2021)
Projected traffic3,802 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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$889,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 39 over Cattaraugus Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 39 over Cattaraugus Creek Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 39 over Cattaraugus Creek Branch carry?

About 3,605 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 39 over Cattaraugus Creek Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 39 over Cattaraugus Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.