RTE 5 over Opie Creek
GoodChautauqua County, New York · 4.6 MI NE JCT Ny 5 + 394 · Structure no. 000000001001190
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,561
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Opie Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 5 over Opie Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,561 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,586 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Opie Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5 over Opie 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 RTE 5 over Opie Creek carry?
About 2,561 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Opie Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Opie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.