US Bridges

RTE 5 over Halfway Brook

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.4 MI SW RTE 5 & Catt.Ck · Structure no. 000000001074660

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,759
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Halfway Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 5 over Halfway Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 11,759 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,870 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesHalfway Brook
Location2.4 MI SW RTE 5 & Catt.Ck
RouteState Highway 5
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55213, -79.1432
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,759 (2021)
Projected traffic11,870 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$782,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Halfway Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Halfway Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Halfway Brook carry?

About 11,759 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Halfway Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns RTE 5 over Halfway Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.