US Bridges

Cassadaga Road over Pickett Brook

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.1 MI E of Cassadaga · Structure no. 000000003323860

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cassadaga Road over Pickett Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Cassadaga Road over Pickett Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCassadaga Road
CrossesPickett Brook
Location1.1 MI E of Cassadaga
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.34225, -79.28138
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2021)
Projected traffic328 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$384,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cassadaga Road over Pickett Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cassadaga Road over Pickett Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cassadaga Road over Pickett Brook carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cassadaga Road over Pickett Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cassadaga Road over Pickett Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.