Institute Avenue over Chadakoin River
PoorChautauqua County, New York · At Jamestown · Structure no. 000000002258380
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 888
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Institute Avenue over Chadakoin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Institute Avenue over Chadakoin River in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 888 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,243 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Institute Avenue over Chadakoin River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Institute Avenue over Chadakoin River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Institute Avenue over Chadakoin River carry?
About 888 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Institute Avenue over Chadakoin River?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Institute Avenue over Chadakoin River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.