US Bridges

Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.9 MI NE of Charlotte Ct · Structure no. 000000003323890

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek is a concrete frame carrying Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMill Creek Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.9 MI NE of Charlotte Ct
Coordinates42.31934, -79.20547
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$301,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek?

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

Who owns Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.