US Bridges

Bailey Drive over Tunungwant Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · At Limestone · Structure no. 000000003320710

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
497
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Drive over Tunungwant Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey Drive over Tunungwant Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 497 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey Drive
CrossesTunungwant Creek
LocationAt Limestone
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02335, -78.63322
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic497 (2020)
Projected traffic696 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey Drive over Tunungwant Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Bailey Drive over Tunungwant 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey Drive over Tunungwant Creek carry?

About 497 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Drive over Tunungwant Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Drive over Tunungwant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.