US Bridges

RTE 39 over Scott Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT Rts 20 + 39 · Structure no. 000000001024410

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,005
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 39 over Scott Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 39 over Scott Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,005 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,169 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRTE 39
CrossesScott Creek
Location0.2 MI E JCT Rts 20 + 39
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates42.46788, -79.27185
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,005 (2021)
Projected traffic3,169 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$686,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 39 over Scott Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 39 over Scott 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 39 over Scott Creek carry?

About 3,005 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 39 over Scott Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 39 over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.