US Bridges

RTE 76 over Gage Gulf

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 5.9 MI NW Sheldon Corners · Structure no. 000000001030010

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
794
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 76 over Gage Gulf is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 76 over Gage Gulf in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 794 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 76
CrossesGage Gulf
Location5.9 MI NW Sheldon Corners
RouteState Highway 76
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.24498, -79.69649
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2018)
Projected traffic801 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 76 over Gage Gulf built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 76 over Gage Gulf 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 76 over Gage Gulf carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 76 over Gage Gulf?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 76 over Gage Gulf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.