US Bridges

RTE 5 over Corell Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.2 MI SW JCT Rts 5 + 380 · Structure no. 000000001001200

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,561
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Corell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 5 over Corell Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,561 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,586 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 5
CrossesCorell Creek
Location2.2 MI SW JCT Rts 5 + 380
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates42.39929, -79.47631
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$629,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Corell Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Corell 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Corell Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 5 over Corell Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m).

Who owns RTE 5 over Corell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.