US Bridges

Jones Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.4 MI N of Sandusky · Structure no. 000000003321630

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Road over Clear 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 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJones Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Sandusky
Coordinates42.50108, -78.38448
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
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2019)
Projected traffic52 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Road over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is Jones Road over Clear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Jones Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.