US Bridges

Frews Run Road over Frews Run

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.1 MI SE of Frewsburg · Structure no. 000000003323700

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,124
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frews Run Road over Frews Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Frews Run Road over Frews Run in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 96 years old, older 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 1,124 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,574 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFrews Run Road
CrossesFrews Run
Location2.1 MI SE of Frewsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03814, -79.12546
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,124 (2020)
Projected traffic1,574 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frews Run Road over Frews Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Frews Run Road over Frews Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Frews Run Road over Frews Run carry?

About 1,124 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Frews Run Road over Frews Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Frews Run Road over Frews Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.