US Bridges

Frew Run RD over Frews Run

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.8 MI SE of Frewsburg · Structure no. 000000003323710

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,124
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frew Run RD over Frews Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frew Run RD over Frews Run in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFrew Run RD
CrossesFrews Run
Location2.8 MI SE of Frewsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.03115, -79.11334
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frew Run RD over Frews Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frew Run RD over Frews Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Frew Run RD over Frews Run carry?

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

How long is Frew Run RD 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 Frew Run RD over Frews Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.