US Bridges

Rundall Road over Brokenstraw Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1 MI SE of Clymer · Structure no. 000000002212370

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rundall Road over Brokenstraw Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rundall Road over Brokenstraw Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRundall Road
CrossesBrokenstraw Creek
Location1 MI SE of Clymer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01585, -79.60901
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2019)
Projected traffic181 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rundall Road over Brokenstraw Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rundall Road over Brokenstraw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rundall Road over Brokenstraw Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rundall Road over Brokenstraw Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rundall Road over Brokenstraw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.