US Bridges

Moore Road over Trb Chautauqua Lk

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.1 Miles S of Mayville · Structure no. 000000003323990

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Road over Trb Chautauqua Lk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moore Road over Trb Chautauqua Lk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 79 years old, older 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMoore Road
CrossesTrb Chautauqua Lk
Location1.1 Miles S of Mayville
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.2201, -79.49718
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2019)
Projected traffic256 by 2039
Trucks6%
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moore Road over Trb Chautauqua Lk built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Moore Road over Trb Chautauqua Lk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Moore Road over Trb Chautauqua Lk carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Moore Road over Trb Chautauqua Lk?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Moore Road over Trb Chautauqua Lk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.