US Bridges

28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk

FairPosted for load

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.4 MI SW of Ellington · Structure no. 000000002212520

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk is a wood or timber slab carrying 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries28th Creek Road
CrossesTwentyeighth Crk
Location2.4 MI SW of Ellington
Coordinates42.20096, -79.1486
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2021)
Projected traffic195 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$541,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.