US Bridges

Shadyside Road over Br Stillwater Crk

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.4 MI W of Busti · Structure no. 000000003323600

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
341
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadyside Road over Br Stillwater Crk is a concrete frame carrying Shadyside Road over Br Stillwater Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 341 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShadyside Road
CrossesBr Stillwater Crk
Location1.4 MI W of Busti
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03426, -79.31022
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2018)
Projected traffic477 by 2038
Trucks6%
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

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$998,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shadyside Road over Br Stillwater Crk built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadyside Road over Br Stillwater Crk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Shadyside Road over Br Stillwater Crk carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Shadyside Road over Br Stillwater Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Shadyside Road over Br Stillwater Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.