Bear Lake Road over Trib Bear Creek
FairChautauqua County, New York · 1.6 MI NW Hamlet Stockton · Structure no. 000000002267090
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 245
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Lake Road over Trib Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Lake Road over Trib Bear Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Lake Road over Trib Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Lake Road over Trib Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Lake Road over Trib Bear Creek carry?
About 245 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bear Lake Road over Trib Bear Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Lake Road over Trib Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.