US Bridges

Liberty Street over Canadaway Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.5 MI NW JCT SH60 & SH83 · Structure no. 000000001050590

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
959
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Street over Canadaway Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Liberty Street over Canadaway Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 95 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 959 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,186 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLiberty Street
CrossesCanadaway Creek
Location1.5 MI NW JCT SH60 & SH83
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.43224, -79.31445
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic959 (2018)
Projected traffic1,186 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Street over Canadaway Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Liberty Street over Canadaway Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Liberty Street over Canadaway Creek carry?

About 959 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Street over Canadaway Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Street over Canadaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.