US Bridges

Chandler Street over Chadakoin River

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.8MI E JCT SR60 & SR394 · Structure no. 000000002258420

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
538
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chandler Street over Chadakoin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chandler Street over Chadakoin River in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 753 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesChandler Street
CrossesChadakoin River
Location0.8MI E JCT SR60 & SR394
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.09883, -79.22592
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2021)
Projected traffic753 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chandler Street over Chadakoin River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chandler Street 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Chandler Street over Chadakoin River carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chandler Street over Chadakoin River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Chandler Street over Chadakoin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.