US Bridges

RTE 83 over Blaisdell Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.6 MI S JCT Rts 83 & 322 · Structure no. 000000001032420

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 83 over Blaisdell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 83 over Blaisdell Creek 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 83
CrossesBlaisdell Creek
Location2.6 MI S JCT Rts 83 & 322
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates42.33289, -79.09022
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$930,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 83 over Blaisdell Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 83 over Blaisdell Creek 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 Blaisdell Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 83 over Blaisdell Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns RTE 83 over Blaisdell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.