US Bridges

RTE 78 over Cattaraugus Creek

Good

Wyoming County, New York · 1.4 MI S JCT SH98 & SH78 · Structure no. 000000001030140

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,335
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 78 over Cattaraugus Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 78 over Cattaraugus Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 78
CrossesCattaraugus Creek
Location1.4 MI S JCT SH98 & SH78
RouteState Highway 78
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63319, -78.33397
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2020)
Projected traffic1,392 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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$826,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 78 over Cattaraugus Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 78 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 78 over Cattaraugus Creek carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 78 over Cattaraugus Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 78 over Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.