US Bridges

Glasgow Road over Fredonia Res Trib

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.5 MI N of Cassadaga · Structure no. 000000002212710

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
483
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glasgow Road over Fredonia Res Trib is a steel culvert carrying Glasgow Road over Fredonia Res Trib in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 483 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGlasgow Road
CrossesFredonia Res Trib
Location1.5 MI N of Cassadaga
Coordinates42.37158, -79.32475
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2021)
Projected traffic676 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$202,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glasgow Road over Fredonia Res Trib built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glasgow Road over Fredonia Res Trib 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Glasgow Road over Fredonia Res Trib carry?

About 483 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Glasgow Road over Fredonia Res Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Glasgow Road over Fredonia Res Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.