US Bridges

Coal Chutes Road over Ischua Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.9 MI S of Franklinville · Structure no. 000000003321410

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal Chutes Road over Ischua Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Coal Chutes Road over Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 279 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCoal Chutes Road
CrossesIschua Creek
Location2.9 MI S of Franklinville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.28583, -78.45567
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2021)
Projected traffic391 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coal Chutes Road over Ischua Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coal Chutes Road over Ischua 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Coal Chutes Road over Ischua Creek carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Coal Chutes Road over Ischua Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Coal Chutes Road over Ischua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.