US Bridges

Knowlton RD over Reservoir Outflow

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.6 MI SE of Clymer · Structure no. 000000003324210

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
294
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knowlton RD over Reservoir Outflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Knowlton RD over Reservoir Outflow in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKnowlton RD
CrossesReservoir Outflow
Location0.6 MI SE of Clymer
Coordinates42.01323, -79.62544
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2018)
Projected traffic412 by 2038
Trucks19%
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knowlton RD over Reservoir Outflow built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Knowlton RD over Reservoir Outflow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Knowlton RD over Reservoir Outflow carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Knowlton RD over Reservoir Outflow?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Knowlton RD over Reservoir Outflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.