US Bridges

RTE 60 over Br Cassadaga Crk

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · 4 MI S JCT SH 60 & SH 424 · Structure no. 000000001027850

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,288
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 60 over Br Cassadaga Crk is a concrete slab carrying RTE 60 over Br Cassadaga Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,288 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,347 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 60
CrossesBr Cassadaga Crk
Location4 MI S JCT SH 60 & SH 424
RouteState Highway 60
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29058, -79.2958
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,288 (2021)
Projected traffic6,347 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$902,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 60 over Br Cassadaga Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 60 over Br Cassadaga Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 60 over Br Cassadaga Crk carry?

About 6,288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 60 over Br Cassadaga Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 60 over Br Cassadaga Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.