US Bridges

RTE 83 over Mill Run Brook

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.2 MI NW JCT Rts 83 + 62 · Structure no. 000000001032400

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,561
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 83 over Mill Run Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 83 over Mill Run Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,561 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,576 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 83
CrossesMill Run Brook
Location1.2 MI NW JCT Rts 83 + 62
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates42.25462, -79.07494
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,561 (2021)
Projected traffic1,576 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$891,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 83 over Mill Run Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 83 over Mill Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 83 over Mill Run Brook carry?

About 1,561 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 83 over Mill Run Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 83 over Mill Run Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.