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BR&P - Springville Trestle

Erie County, New York, and Cattaraugus County, New York

Photos 

Springvilletrestle1

Photo taken by Kay Klein

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BH Photo #356701

Map 

Facts 

Overview
Abandoned deck truss bridge over Cattaraugus Creek on Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad
Location
Springville, Erie County, New York, and Cattaraugus County, New York
Status
Derelict/abandoned
Railroads
- Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (BO)
- Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad (BPRR)
- Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railroad (BR&P)
Design
Warren deck truss with all verticals
Also called
BPRR - Springville Trestle
Cascade Viaduct
Approximate latitude, longitude
+42.47770, -78.68300   (decimal degrees)
42°28'40" N, 78°40'59" W   (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates
17/690451/4705418 (zone/easting/northing)
Quadrangle map:
Ashford Hollow
Inventory number
BH 68384 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Categories 

Abandoned (3,795)
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (509)
Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad (55)
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railroad (29)
Cattaraugus County, New York (114)
Deck girder (6,087)
Deck truss (1,847)
Erie County, New York (218)
Girder (10,806)
New York (4,716)
 Owned by railroad (13,088)
Plate girder (8,427)
Railroad (16,165)
Springville, New York (2)
Tall Bridges (325)
Truss (34,209)
Warren deck truss (626)
Warren deck truss with all verticals (110)
Warren truss (6,785)

Update Log 

  • May 18, 2019: New photo from Dana and Kay Klein
  • March 16, 2019: New photo from Geoff Hubbs
  • June 27, 2016: New photos from Dana and Kay Klein
  • July 8, 2015: Added by Ian Martin

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Comments 

BR&P - Springville Trestle
Posted January 25, 2021, by ECRT (pcramer [at] ecattrail [dot] org)

This line isn't abandoned but is in fact railbanked for use as a future multi-use trail. Buffalo Pittsburgh Railroad still owns the line and retains the right to reactivate it for rail service. The rails were pulled in 2010. There currently is a feasibility study underway to evaluate the bridge for rehabilitation for pedestrian use for foot/bike traffic. It would be a major attraction in the area for rail fans and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the amazing vistas of the surrounding area and Cattaraugus Creek. For more information, visit: www.ecattrail.org

BR&P - Springville Trestle
Posted November 17, 2020, by Fred M. Cain (fredmcain [at] bringbackroute66 [dot] com)

I would like to clarify my previous post. The re-railing of this line appears to have been no more than a rumor among a few railfans. This line is dead and that's a darn shame but such is life.

Regards,

Fred M. Cain

BR&P - Springville Trestle
Posted November 16, 2020, by Fred M. Cain (fredmcain [at] bringbackroute66 [dot] com)

I'm not sure this bridge is abandoned. Or is it? From what I've been able to gather, the rails were pulled up only to be re-laid again. Is that right?

If so, that would be a most unusual development. Usually, when a line is gone, it's gone for good.

Regards,

Fred M. Cain