US Bridges

RTE 952P over Stillwater Creek

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · 1 Miles SW of Busti · Structure no. 000000003323540

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,176
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 952P over Stillwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 952P over Stillwater 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 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 2,176 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,295 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 952P
CrossesStillwater Creek
Location1 Miles SW of Busti
RouteState Highway 952P
Coordinates42.02619, -79.29628
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,176 (2020)
Projected traffic2,295 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 952P over Stillwater Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 952P over Stillwater Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 952P over Stillwater Creek carry?

About 2,176 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 952P over Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 952P over Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.