RTE 20 over Silver Creek
FairChautauqua County, New York · 2.6 MI NE JCT Rt 20 + I90 · Structure no. 000000001015430
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,683
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 20 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 20 over Silver Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 110 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 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 5,683 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,736 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 20 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is RTE 20 over Silver 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 20 over Silver Creek carry?
About 5,683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 20 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 20 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.