Aldrich Street over Cattaraugus Creek
FairErie County, New York · Southwest Gowanda · Structure no. 000000003328300
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 318 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,820
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aldrich Street over Cattaraugus Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aldrich Street over Cattaraugus Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2039. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Aldrich Street over Cattaraugus Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Aldrich Street over Cattaraugus Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Aldrich Street over Cattaraugus Creek carry?
About 2,820 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Aldrich Street over Cattaraugus Creek?
The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Aldrich Street over Cattaraugus Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.