US Bridges

County Road 66 over Cassadaga Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.3 MI SE of S Stockton · Structure no. 000000003324270

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,177
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 66 over Cassadaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 66 over Cassadaga Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 63 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 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 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,188 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 66
CrossesCassadaga Creek
Location1.3 MI SE of S Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23158, -79.29743
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2017)
Projected traffic1,188 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 66 over Cassadaga Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is County Road 66 over Cassadaga 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 66 over Cassadaga Creek carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 66 over Cassadaga Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 66 over Cassadaga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.