US Bridges

Mill Street over Cattaraugus Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 2 MI South of Springville · Structure no. 000000003328370

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Cattaraugus Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Mill Street over Cattaraugus Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesCattaraugus Creek
Location2 MI South of Springville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.48042, -78.68341
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2021)
Projected traffic378 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Cattaraugus Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Mill Street over Cattaraugus 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Cattaraugus Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Cattaraugus Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.