US Bridges

RTE 60 over CR 81

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT Rts 60 + 380 · Structure no. 000000001027790

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,762
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 60 over CR 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 60 over CR 81 in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 74 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 5,762 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,789 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 60
CrossesCR 81
Location0.2 MI S JCT Rts 60 + 380
RouteState Highway 60
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17075, -79.25468
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,762 (2021)
Projected traffic5,789 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 60 over CR 81 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 60 over CR 81 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 60 over CR 81 carry?

About 5,762 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 60 over CR 81?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 60 over CR 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.