US Bridges

Einink Road over Brownell Branch

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.4 MI SE Clymer Center · Structure no. 000000002267060

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Einink Road over Brownell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Einink Road over Brownell Branch in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesEinink Road
CrossesBrownell Branch
Location1.4 MI SE Clymer Center
Coordinates42.03437, -79.56546
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$987,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Einink Road over Brownell Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Einink Road over Brownell Branch 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 Einink Road over Brownell Branch carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Einink Road over Brownell Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Einink Road over Brownell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.