US Bridges

RTE 60 over Canadaway Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.2MI S JCT Rts 60 & 83 · Structure no. 000000001027870

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,553
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 60 over Canadaway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 60 over Canadaway Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 7,553 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,624 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 60
CrossesCanadaway Creek
Location1.2MI S JCT Rts 60 & 83
RouteState Highway 60
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39735, -79.30391
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,553 (2020)
Projected traffic7,624 by 2041
Trucks14%
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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 60 over Canadaway Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 60 over Canadaway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 60 over Canadaway Creek carry?

About 7,553 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 60 over Canadaway Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 60 over Canadaway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.