US Bridges

County Road 77 over Canadaway Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.1 MI SE of Griswold · Structure no. 000000003323450

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 77 over Canadaway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 77 over Canadaway Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 77
CrossesCanadaway Creek
Location1.1 MI SE of Griswold
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35924, -79.21019
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2021)
Projected traffic546 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$318,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 77 over Canadaway Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 77 over Canadaway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 77 over Canadaway Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 77 over Canadaway Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns County Road 77 over Canadaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.