US Bridges

RTE 952P over Br Stillwater Crk

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · .5 MI South of Jamestown · Structure no. 000000003323580

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,176
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 952P over Br Stillwater Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 952P over Br Stillwater Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 87 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 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 952P
CrossesBr Stillwater Crk
Location.5 MI South of Jamestown
RouteState Highway 952P
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06924, -79.25117
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 952P over Br Stillwater Crk built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE 952P over Br Stillwater Crk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 952P over Br Stillwater Crk carry?

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

How long is RTE 952P over Br Stillwater Crk?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 952P over Br Stillwater Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.