US Bridges

Pearl Street over Tupper Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1 MI NE SR39 and Pearl ST · Structure no. 000000001060690

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,056
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearl Street over Tupper Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pearl Street over Tupper Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,056 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,076 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPearl Street
CrossesTupper Creek
Location1 MI NE SR39 and Pearl ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.46981, -79.17407
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,056 (2021)
Projected traffic2,076 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearl Street over Tupper Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearl Street over Tupper 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pearl Street over Tupper Creek carry?

About 2,056 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pearl Street over Tupper Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pearl Street over Tupper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.