County Road 85 over Trib Walnut Creek
PoorChautauqua County, New York · 1.8 MI NE of Forestville · Structure no. 000000001048420
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 644
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 85 over Trib Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 85 over Trib Walnut Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 644 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 85 over Trib Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 85 over Trib Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 85 over Trib Walnut Creek carry?
About 644 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Road 85 over Trib Walnut Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 85 over Trib Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.