US Bridges

County Road 127 over Big Inlet Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · In Hartfield · Structure no. 000000003323940

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,598
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 127 over Big Inlet Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 127 over Big Inlet Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,598 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,623 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 127
CrossesBig Inlet Creek
LocationIn Hartfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.26801, -79.47579
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,598 (2020)
Projected traffic2,623 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 127 over Big Inlet Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 127 over Big Inlet Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 127 over Big Inlet Creek carry?

About 2,598 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 127 over Big Inlet Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 127 over Big Inlet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.