US Bridges

RTE 430 over Midway Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 3.2 MI SE of Dewitville · Structure no. 000000001012050

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,602
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 430 over Midway Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 430 over Midway Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 3,602 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,638 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 430
CrossesMidway Creek
Location3.2 MI SE of Dewitville
RouteState Highway 430
Coordinates42.20066, -79.41927
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,602 (2017)
Projected traffic3,638 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 430 over Midway Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 430 over Midway 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 430 over Midway Creek carry?

About 3,602 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 430 over Midway Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 430 over Midway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.