RTE 5 over Bell Creek
GoodChautauqua County, New York · 2.7 MI SW JCT Rts 5 & 394 · Structure no. 000000001001160
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,418
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Bell Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 5 over Bell Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,418 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,442 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5 over Bell 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Bell Creek carry?
About 2,418 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Bell Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.