US Bridges

Savage Road over Cattaraugus Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · .9 Mile South of Sardinia · Structure no. 000000003328400

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,867
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savage Road over Cattaraugus Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Savage Road over Cattaraugus Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 67 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 1,867 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,614 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSavage Road
CrossesCattaraugus Creek
Location.9 Mile South of Sardinia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.52774, -78.50855
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,867 (2021)
Projected traffic2,614 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Savage Road over Cattaraugus Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Savage Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Savage Road over Cattaraugus Creek carry?

About 1,867 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Savage Road over Cattaraugus Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Savage Road over Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.