US Bridges

Town Line Road over Brokenstraw Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 4.1 MI West of Niobe · Structure no. 000000003324200

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Line Road over Brokenstraw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Town Line Road over Brokenstraw Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Line Road
CrossesBrokenstraw Creek
Location4.1 MI West of Niobe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02425, -79.52789
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic252 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Line Road over Brokenstraw Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Line Road over Brokenstraw 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Town Line Road over Brokenstraw Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Town Line Road over Brokenstraw Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Town Line Road over Brokenstraw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.