US Bridges

County Road 85 over Bnch Cherry Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.4 MI West of Cherry Crk · Structure no. 000000003324120

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
366
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 85 over Bnch Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 85 over Bnch Cherry Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 85
CrossesBnch Cherry Creek
Location1.4 MI West of Cherry Crk
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.29452, -79.13776
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2018)
Projected traffic512 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 85 over Bnch Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 85 over Bnch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 85 over Bnch Cherry Creek carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Road 85 over Bnch Cherry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 85 over Bnch Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.