US Bridges

County Road 70 over Trib Bear Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.6 MI NW of Stockton · Structure no. 000000001047110

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 70 over Trib Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 70 over Trib Bear Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 70
CrossesTrib Bear Creek
Location1.6 MI NW of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33793, -79.36888
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2020)
Projected traffic585 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$445,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 70 over Trib Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 70 over Trib Bear 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 70 over Trib Bear Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 70 over Trib Bear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 70 over Trib Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.