US Bridges

County Road 65 over Tb Brokenstraw Ck

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.5 MI North of Clymer · Structure no. 000000003324190

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
923
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 65 over Tb Brokenstraw Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 65 over Tb Brokenstraw Ck in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 923 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,292 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 65
CrossesTb Brokenstraw Ck
Location1.5 MI North of Clymer
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.03952, -79.62979
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2020)
Projected traffic1,292 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$870,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 65 over Tb Brokenstraw Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 65 over Tb Brokenstraw Ck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 65 over Tb Brokenstraw Ck carry?

About 923 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is County Road 65 over Tb Brokenstraw Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 65 over Tb Brokenstraw Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.