US Bridges

East Arcade Road over Cattaraugus Creek

Poor

Wyoming County, New York · 2 Miles NE of Arcade · Structure no. 000000003319480

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
621
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Arcade Road over Cattaraugus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Arcade Road over Cattaraugus Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 621 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEast Arcade Road
CrossesCattaraugus Creek
Location2 Miles NE of Arcade
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.56923, -78.34672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2019)
Projected traffic869 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Arcade Road over Cattaraugus Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Arcade Road over Cattaraugus Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does East Arcade Road over Cattaraugus Creek carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is East Arcade Road over Cattaraugus Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns East Arcade Road over Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.