US Bridges

County Road 30 over Western Ny & Penn

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.1 MI South of Ashville · Structure no. 000000003323560

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30 over Western Ny & Penn is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 30 over Western Ny & Penn in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,801 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 30
CrossesWestern Ny & Penn
Location1.1 MI South of Ashville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07965, -79.36747
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,801 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 30 over Western Ny & Penn built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 30 over Western Ny & Penn 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 30 over Western Ny & Penn carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30 over Western Ny & Penn?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30 over Western Ny & Penn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.