US Bridges

Summit Avenue over Trib Chautauqua L

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.15 MI N SR394 · Structure no. 000000003323660

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,366
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Avenue over Trib Chautauqua L is a concrete continuous slab carrying Summit Avenue over Trib Chautauqua L in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,366 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,498 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSummit Avenue
CrossesTrib Chautauqua L
Location0.15 MI N SR394
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.10119, -79.3007
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,366 (2021)
Projected traffic2,498 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$664,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Summit Avenue over Trib Chautauqua L built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summit Avenue over Trib Chautauqua L 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 2023.

How much traffic does Summit Avenue over Trib Chautauqua L carry?

About 2,366 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Summit Avenue over Trib Chautauqua L?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Avenue over Trib Chautauqua L?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.