US Bridges

Whiteside Parkway over Trib Chautauqua Lake

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · At Maple Springs · Structure no. 000000003324320

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiteside Parkway over Trib Chautauqua Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whiteside Parkway over Trib Chautauqua Lake in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWhiteside Parkway
CrossesTrib Chautauqua Lake
LocationAt Maple Springs
Coordinates42.19754, -79.42413
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2020)
Projected traffic59 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whiteside Parkway over Trib Chautauqua Lake built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiteside Parkway over Trib Chautauqua Lake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Whiteside Parkway over Trib Chautauqua Lake carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whiteside Parkway over Trib Chautauqua Lake?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Whiteside Parkway over Trib Chautauqua Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.