Chestnut Road over Beaver Creek
FairChautauqua County, New York · 0.8 MI SW of Dunkirk · Structure no. 000000002212390
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,008
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chestnut Road over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chestnut Road over Beaver Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 75 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 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,247 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Chestnut Road over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Chestnut Road over Beaver 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Chestnut Road over Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,008 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chestnut Road over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Chestnut Road over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.