Shumla Road over Canadaway Creek
PoorPosted for loadChautauqua County, New York · 2.2 MI S of Leona · Structure no. 000000002212730
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 251
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shumla Road over Canadaway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shumla Road over Canadaway Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 251 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Shumla Road over Canadaway Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Shumla Road over Canadaway Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Shumla Road over Canadaway Creek carry?
About 251 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Shumla Road over Canadaway Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Shumla Road over Canadaway Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.