US Bridges

County Road 70 over Br Cassadaga Crk

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.3 Miles NW of Gerry · Structure no. 000000003047050

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,441
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 70 over Br Cassadaga Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 70 over Br Cassadaga Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,441 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 70
CrossesBr Cassadaga Crk
Location2.3 Miles NW of Gerry
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20495, -79.2907
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,441 (2021)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$816,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 70 over Br Cassadaga Crk built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 70 over Br Cassadaga 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 70 over Br Cassadaga Crk carry?

About 1,441 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road 70 over Br Cassadaga Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 70 over Br Cassadaga Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.