US Bridges

RTE 954J over Bemus Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · RTE 17 at Bemus Point · Structure no. 000000001091851

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

About this bridge

RTE 954J over Bemus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 954J over Bemus Creek 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 95 ft (29 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 954J
CrossesBemus Creek
LocationRTE 17 at Bemus Point
RouteState Highway 954J
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16519, -79.38279
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 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
CrossesWaterway
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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 954J over Bemus Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 954J over Bemus 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 954J over Bemus Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 954J over Bemus Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 954J over Bemus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.