US Bridges

County Road 70 over Bear Lake Inlet

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.3 MI NW of Stockton · Structure no. 000000001047130

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
535
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 70 over Bear Lake Inlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 70 over Bear Lake Inlet in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 535 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 70
CrossesBear Lake Inlet
Location2.3 MI NW of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33604, -79.39151
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 70 over Bear Lake Inlet built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 70 over Bear Lake Inlet 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 May 2023.

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

About 535 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 70 over Bear Lake Inlet?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 70 over Bear Lake Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.