US Bridges

Tiffany Ave. over Chadakoin River

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · Tefany Ave Bound Town Lns · Structure no. 000000003212460

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,632
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tiffany Ave. over Chadakoin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tiffany Ave. over Chadakoin River in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,632 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,685 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTiffany Ave.
CrossesChadakoin River
LocationTefany Ave Bound Town Lns
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.11316, -79.20721
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,632 (2021)
Projected traffic3,685 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tiffany Ave. over Chadakoin River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tiffany Ave. over Chadakoin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Tiffany Ave. over Chadakoin River carry?

About 2,632 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tiffany Ave. over Chadakoin River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Tiffany Ave. over Chadakoin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.