US Bridges

South Dow Street over Chadakoin River

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · Village of Falconer · Structure no. 000000002212440

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,837
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Dow Street over Chadakoin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Dow Street over Chadakoin River in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,837 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,572 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Dow Street
CrossesChadakoin River
LocationVillage of Falconer
Coordinates42.11239, -79.20371
Functional classUrban 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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,837 (2021)
Projected traffic2,572 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Dow Street over Chadakoin River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Dow Street over Chadakoin River 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 South Dow Street over Chadakoin River carry?

About 1,837 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Dow Street over Chadakoin River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns South Dow Street over Chadakoin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.