US Bridges

South Pearl ST over Frew Run

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.1 Mi. SW of Frewsburg · Structure no. 000000002212260

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
312
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Pearl ST over Frew Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Pearl ST over Frew Run in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 312 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Pearl ST
CrossesFrew Run
Location0.1 Mi. SW of Frewsburg
Coordinates42.05126, -79.16334
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2018)
Projected traffic437 by 2038
Trucks1%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Pearl ST over Frew Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Pearl ST over Frew Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does South Pearl ST over Frew Run carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Pearl ST over Frew Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns South Pearl ST over Frew Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.