US Bridges

State Park Road over Wolf Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · In Letchworth State Park · Structure no. 000000005035810

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
536
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

State Park Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Park Road over Wolf Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesState Park Road
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationIn Letchworth State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.61549, -78.01187
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2040
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Park Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park Road over Wolf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Park Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Park Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Park Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.