US Bridges

RTE 954J over County Touring Route 44

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · RTE 17 at Bemus Point · Structure no. 000000001091841

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,410
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 954J over County Touring Route 44 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 954J over County Touring Route 44 in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 954J
CrossesCounty Touring Route 44
LocationRTE 17 at Bemus Point
RouteState Highway 954J
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16806, -79.38507
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2020)
Projected traffic1,488 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 954J over County Touring Route 44 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 954J over County Touring Route 44 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 954J over County Touring Route 44 carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 954J over County Touring Route 44?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 954J over County Touring Route 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.