US Bridges

Maple Spg/E Ct RD over Browns Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.6 MI N of Bemus Point · Structure no. 000000003324330

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Spg/E Ct RD over Browns Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Maple Spg/E Ct RD over Browns Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesMaple Spg/E Ct RD
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location1.6 MI N of Bemus Point
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.19515, -79.38276
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2021)
Projected traffic305 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$422,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Spg/E Ct RD over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Spg/E Ct RD over Browns 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Spg/E Ct RD over Browns Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Maple Spg/E Ct RD over Browns Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns Maple Spg/E Ct RD over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.