US Bridges

RTE 5 over Canadaway Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 6.1 MI NE JCT Rts 5 + 380 · Structure no. 000000001001240

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,861
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Canadaway Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 5 over Canadaway Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 95 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 5 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 3,861 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,077 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesCanadaway Creek
Location6.1 MI NE JCT Rts 5 + 380
RouteState Highway 5
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47544, -79.3653
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,861 (2021)
Projected traffic4,077 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Canadaway Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is RTE 5 over Canadaway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Canadaway Creek carry?

About 3,861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Canadaway Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Canadaway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.