US Bridges

28th Creek Road over Twenty Eighth Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.2 MI SW of Ellington · Structure no. 000000003324520

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Creek Road over Twenty Eighth Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 28th Creek Road over Twenty Eighth Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries28th Creek Road
CrossesTwenty Eighth Creek
Location1.2 MI SW of Ellington
Coordinates42.20579, -79.12727
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2021)
Projected traffic195 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$592,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28th Creek Road over Twenty Eighth Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th Creek Road over Twenty Eighth Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 28th Creek Road over Twenty Eighth Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 28th Creek Road over Twenty Eighth Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 28th Creek Road over Twenty Eighth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.