US Bridges

Depot Street over Cherry Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · In Cherry Creek · Structure no. 000000002212360

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depot Street over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Depot Street over Cherry Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDepot Street
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationIn Cherry Creek
Coordinates42.29408, -79.09199
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2021)
Projected traffic155 by 2041
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$608,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Depot Street over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Depot Street over Cherry Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Depot Street over Cherry Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Depot Street over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Depot Street over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.