US Bridges

Bemus-Ellery Road over Bemus Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · .8 MI East of Bemus Point · Structure no. 000000003324250

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Other
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,664
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bemus-Ellery Road over Bemus Creek is a other box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bemus-Ellery Road over Bemus Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBemus-Ellery Road
CrossesBemus Creek
Location.8 MI East of Bemus Point
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17301, -79.37465
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2018)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bemus-Ellery Road over Bemus Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bemus-Ellery Road over Bemus Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bemus-Ellery Road over Bemus Creek carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bemus-Ellery Road over Bemus Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bemus-Ellery Road over Bemus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.