US Bridges

Water Street over Frews Run

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT RT62 +CR53 · Structure no. 000000003323770

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,782
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over Frews Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Water Street over Frews Run in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,782 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,799 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesWater Street
CrossesFrews Run
Location0.1 MI S JCT RT62 +CR53
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.05113, -79.16082
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,782 (2018)
Projected traffic1,799 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Street over Frews Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Water Street over Frews Run carry?

About 1,782 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over Frews Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over Frews Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.