US Bridges

RTE 430 over Belleview Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 3.4 MI SE of Bemus Point · Structure no. 000000001012070

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,720
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 430 over Belleview Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 430 over Belleview Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,720 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,365 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 430
CrossesBelleview Creek
Location3.4 MI SE of Bemus Point
RouteState Highway 430
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12955, -79.33943
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,720 (2018)
Projected traffic3,365 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 430 over Belleview Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 430 over Belleview 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 430 over Belleview Creek carry?

About 2,720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 430 over Belleview Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 430 over Belleview Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.