US Bridges

County Road 70 over Bear Lake Outlet

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.7 MI NW of Stockton · Structure no. 000000001047120

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 70 over Bear Lake Outlet is a steel culvert carrying County Road 70 over Bear Lake Outlet in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 70
CrossesBear Lake Outlet
Location1.7 MI NW of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33652, -79.37512
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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$344,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 70 over Bear Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 70 over Bear Lake Outlet 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 70 over Bear Lake Outlet carry?

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

How long is County Road 70 over Bear Lake Outlet?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns County Road 70 over Bear Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.