US Bridges

Chautauqua Road over Lit Canadaway Crk

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 2 Miles SW of Fredonia · Structure no. 000000002267740

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chautauqua Road over Lit Canadaway Crk is a concrete frame carrying Chautauqua Road over Lit Canadaway Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesChautauqua Road
CrossesLit Canadaway Crk
Location2 Miles SW of Fredonia
Coordinates42.40025, -79.35896
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic546 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$889,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chautauqua Road over Lit Canadaway Crk built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chautauqua Road over Lit Canadaway Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Chautauqua Road over Lit Canadaway Crk carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Chautauqua Road over Lit Canadaway Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Chautauqua Road over Lit Canadaway Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.