RTE 5 over Little Canadaway
GoodChautauqua County, New York · 1.8 MI NE JCT Rts 5 & 380 · Structure no. 000000001001230
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,861
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Little Canadaway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Little Canadaway in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,861 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,899 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | 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 Little Canadaway built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5 over Little Canadaway 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Little Canadaway carry?
About 3,861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Little Canadaway?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Little Canadaway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.