US Bridges

RTE 60 over Moon Brook

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.8 MI N JCT Rts 60 + 17 · Structure no. 000000001027780

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,429
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 60 over Moon Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 60 over Moon Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 79 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,429 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,463 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesRTE 60
CrossesMoon Brook
Location0.8 MI N JCT Rts 60 + 17
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates42.13359, -79.24193
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,429 (2018)
Projected traffic7,463 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 60 over Moon Brook built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE 60 over Moon Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 60 over Moon Brook carry?

About 7,429 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 60 over Moon Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 60 over Moon Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.