US Bridges

RTE 60 over Pickett Brook

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 10.55 KM S JCT Rts 60 &83 · Structure no. 000000001027860

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,288
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 60 over Pickett Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 60 over Pickett Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,288 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,347 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 60
CrossesPickett Brook
Location10.55 KM S JCT Rts 60 &83
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates42.32299, -79.29577
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 60 over Pickett Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 60 over Pickett 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 60 over Pickett Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 60 over Pickett Brook?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 60 over Pickett Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.