US Bridges

Simmons Road over Stillwater Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.6 Miles SW of Busti · Structure no. 000000003323630

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simmons Road over Stillwater Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Simmons Road over Stillwater Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSimmons Road
CrossesStillwater Creek
Location2.6 Miles SW of Busti
Coordinates42.00499, -79.30404
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2020)
Projected traffic298 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Simmons Road over Stillwater Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simmons Road over Stillwater Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Simmons Road over Stillwater Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Simmons Road over Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Simmons Road over Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.