US Bridges

Weaver Road over Trb Chautauqua Lk

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · 1 Mile N of Maple Springs · Structure no. 000000003324310

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weaver Road over Trb Chautauqua Lk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weaver Road over Trb Chautauqua Lk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 83 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWeaver Road
CrossesTrb Chautauqua Lk
Location1 Mile N of Maple Springs
Coordinates42.20971, -79.41759
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weaver Road over Trb Chautauqua Lk built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Weaver Road over Trb Chautauqua Lk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Weaver Road over Trb Chautauqua Lk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Weaver Road over Trb Chautauqua Lk?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Weaver Road over Trb Chautauqua Lk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.