US Bridges

RTE 60 over Mill Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 9.7MI N JCT Rts 17 + 60 · Structure no. 000000001027830

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,344
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 60 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 60 over Mill Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,344 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,404 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 60
CrossesMill Creek
Location9.7MI N JCT Rts 17 + 60
RouteState Highway 60
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25434, -79.26826
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,344 (2021)
Projected traffic6,404 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 60 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 60 over Mill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 60 over Mill Creek carry?

About 6,344 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 60 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 60 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.