US Bridges

Ivory Road over Cass Run

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.6 MI SE of Ivory · Structure no. 000000003323760

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
484
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivory Road over Cass Run is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ivory Road over Cass Run in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 484 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIvory Road
CrossesCass Run
Location0.6 MI SE of Ivory
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06355, -79.09091
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2020)
Projected traffic488 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ivory Road over Cass Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Ivory Road over Cass 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ivory Road over Cass Run carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ivory Road over Cass Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ivory Road over Cass Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.