US Bridges

Wait Corners Road over Overflow Channel

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.7 MI E JCT Rts 76 & 17 · Structure no. 000000003071460

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wait Corners Road over Overflow Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wait Corners Road over Overflow Channel in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWait Corners Road
CrossesOverflow Channel
Location1.7 MI E JCT Rts 76 & 17
Coordinates42.15588, -79.56199
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2018)
Projected traffic144 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$317,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wait Corners Road over Overflow Channel built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wait Corners Road over Overflow Channel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wait Corners Road over Overflow Channel carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wait Corners Road over Overflow Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Wait Corners Road over Overflow Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.