US Bridges

County Road 69 over Western Ny & Penn

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · .5 MI SE JCT SH394 &SH474 · Structure no. 000000003323510

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,127
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 69 over Western Ny & Penn is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 69 over Western Ny & Penn in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,127 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,631 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 69
CrossesWestern Ny & Penn
Location.5 MI SE JCT SH394 &SH474
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.09273, -79.34781
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,127 (2018)
Projected traffic2,631 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 69 over Western Ny & Penn built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 69 over Western Ny & Penn 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 69 over Western Ny & Penn carry?

About 2,127 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 69 over Western Ny & Penn?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 69 over Western Ny & Penn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.