US Bridges

S. Chapel Street over Thatcher Brook

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · In Village of Gowanda · Structure no. 000000003323010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
936
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Chapel Street over Thatcher Brook is a concrete culvert carrying S. Chapel Street over Thatcher Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 936 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS. Chapel Street
CrossesThatcher Brook
LocationIn Village of Gowanda
Coordinates42.46077, -78.93892
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic936 (2021)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$457,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Chapel Street over Thatcher Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Chapel Street over Thatcher Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S. Chapel Street over Thatcher Brook carry?

About 936 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S. Chapel Street over Thatcher Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m).

Who owns S. Chapel Street over Thatcher Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.