US Bridges

Cherry Ck-Leon RD over Trib Dredge Ditch

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.1 MI E of Cherry Creek · Structure no. 000000003324090

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Ck-Leon RD over Trib Dredge Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Ck-Leon RD over Trib Dredge Ditch in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2037. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCherry Ck-Leon RD
CrossesTrib Dredge Ditch
Location1.1 MI E of Cherry Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.29454, -79.06883
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2017)
Projected traffic574 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Ck-Leon RD over Trib Dredge Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Ck-Leon RD over Trib Dredge Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Ck-Leon RD over Trib Dredge Ditch carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Ck-Leon RD over Trib Dredge Ditch?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Ck-Leon RD over Trib Dredge Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.