US Bridges

County Road 29 over Branch of Cherry Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · .7 MI NW JCT CR 29 & SH83 · Structure no. 000000003324080

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
641
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over Branch of Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 29 over Branch of Cherry Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 897 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCounty Road 29
CrossesBranch of Cherry Creek
Location.7 MI NW JCT CR 29 & SH83
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.29792, -79.11221
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2021)
Projected traffic897 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29 over Branch of Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 29 over Branch of Cherry 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 29 over Branch of Cherry Creek carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29 over Branch of Cherry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over Branch of Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.