US Bridges

Lawson Road over Br Stillwater Crk

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · .9 MI SW of Busti · Structure no. 000000002212190

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawson Road over Br Stillwater Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawson Road over Br Stillwater Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLawson Road
CrossesBr Stillwater Crk
Location.9 MI SW of Busti
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02791, -79.29241
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2020)
Projected traffic372 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$982,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawson Road over Br Stillwater Crk built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawson Road over Br Stillwater Crk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lawson Road over Br Stillwater Crk carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lawson Road over Br Stillwater Crk?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lawson Road over Br Stillwater Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.