US Bridges

RTE 5 over Bournes Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.6 MI NE JCT Rts 5 + 17 · Structure no. 000000001001180

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,561
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Bournes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 5 over Bournes Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 2,561 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,586 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesBournes Creek
Location2.6 MI NE JCT Rts 5 + 17
RouteState Highway 5
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35708, -79.5512
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,561 (2019)
Projected traffic2,586 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$879,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Bournes Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Bournes 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Bournes Creek carry?

About 2,561 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Bournes Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE 5 over Bournes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.