US Bridges

RTE 39 over Tupper Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 5.8 Mi. East of SH 20 · Structure no. 000000001077950

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,721
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 39 over Tupper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 39 over Tupper Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,721 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 39
CrossesTupper Creek
Location5.8 Mi. East of SH 20
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates42.46736, -79.17348
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,721 (2018)
Projected traffic1,815 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 39 over Tupper Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 39 over Tupper Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 39 over Tupper Creek carry?

About 1,721 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 39 over Tupper Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns RTE 39 over Tupper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.