RTE 5 over Silver Creek
GoodChautauqua County, New York · 0.1 MI NE JCT Rts 5 + 20 · Structure no. 000000001001300
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,266
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Silver Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 109 years old, older 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 6,266 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,325 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 56 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 | 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 Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is RTE 5 over Silver 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Silver Creek carry?
About 6,266 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.