US Bridges

Lowell Road over Lit Canadaway Crk

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.0 MI N of Lamberton · Structure no. 000000002212720

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowell Road over Lit Canadaway Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lowell Road over Lit Canadaway Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLowell Road
CrossesLit Canadaway Crk
Location1.0 MI N of Lamberton
Coordinates42.42436, -79.40207
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2016)
Projected traffic165 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$835,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowell Road over Lit Canadaway Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowell Road over Lit Canadaway Crk 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 Lowell Road over Lit Canadaway Crk carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lowell Road over Lit Canadaway Crk?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Lowell Road over Lit Canadaway Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.