Kent Switch Road over Blaisdell Creek
FairChautauqua County, New York · 2.5 MI NE of Cherry Creek · Structure no. 000000002212350
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 162
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kent Switch Road over Blaisdell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kent Switch Road over Blaisdell Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 95 years old, older 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kent Switch Road over Blaisdell Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Kent Switch Road over Blaisdell 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Kent Switch Road over Blaisdell Creek carry?
About 162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Kent Switch Road over Blaisdell Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Kent Switch Road over Blaisdell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.