US Bridges

RTE 83 over W Br Conewango Ck

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.4 MI W JCT SH83 & SH322 · Structure no. 000000001032430

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,130
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 83 over W Br Conewango Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 83 over W Br Conewango Ck in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,141 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 83
CrossesW Br Conewango Ck
Location2.4 MI W JCT SH83 & SH322
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates42.37142, -79.1352
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2021)
Projected traffic1,141 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 83 over W Br Conewango Ck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 83 over W Br Conewango Ck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 83 over W Br Conewango Ck carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 83 over W Br Conewango Ck?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 83 over W Br Conewango Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.