Water Street over Canadaway Creek
FairChautauqua County, New York · 2.3 MI NW JCT Rts 83 + 60 · Structure no. 000000001050600
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,930
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Canadaway Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Water Street over Canadaway Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 4,930 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,206 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Water Street over Canadaway Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water 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 Water Street over Canadaway Creek carry?
About 4,930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Canadaway Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Canadaway Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.