Elm Flat Road over Big Inlet Creek
GoodChautauqua County, New York · 3 MI N of Hartfied · Structure no. 000000003323980
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Flat Road over Big Inlet Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm Flat Road over Big Inlet Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 61 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Flat Road over Big Inlet Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Flat Road 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 Elm Flat Road over Big Inlet Creek carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Elm Flat Road over Big Inlet Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Flat Road over Big Inlet Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.