US Bridges

County Road 70 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.4 MI E of Cherry Creek · Structure no. 000000003324110

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 70 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 70 over Drainage Ditch in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 70
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.4 MI E of Cherry Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29356, -79.06295
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$235,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 70 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 70 over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 70 over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is County Road 70 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 70 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.