RTE 474 over Herrick Creek
PoorChautauqua County, New York · 0.6 MI E Penna State Line · Structure no. 000000001029810
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 857
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 474 over Herrick Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 474 over Herrick Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 474 over Herrick Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 474 over Herrick Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 474 over Herrick Creek carry?
About 857 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE 474 over Herrick Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 474 over Herrick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.