US Bridges

RTE 20 over Little Canadaway Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.8 MI NE of Brocton · Structure no. 000000001015390

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,747
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over Little Canadaway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 20 over Little Canadaway Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 3,747 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,782 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 20
CrossesLittle Canadaway Creek
Location2.8 MI NE of Brocton
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.41159, -79.39601
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,747 (2019)
Projected traffic3,782 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 SystemYes

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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over Little Canadaway Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20 over Little 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over Little Canadaway Creek carry?

About 3,747 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over Little Canadaway Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over Little Canadaway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.