US Bridges

RTE 60 over Cassadaga Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.4 MI N JCT Rts 60 + 380 · Structure no. 000000001027810

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,475
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 60 over Cassadaga Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 60 over Cassadaga Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,475 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,536 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 60
CrossesCassadaga Creek
Location0.4 MI N JCT Rts 60 + 380
RouteState Highway 60
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17911, -79.2539
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,475 (2020)
Projected traffic6,536 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 60 over Cassadaga Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 60 over Cassadaga 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 60 over Cassadaga Creek carry?

About 6,475 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 60 over Cassadaga Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 60 over Cassadaga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.