US Bridges

County Road 64 over Trib Clear Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 3.8 MI NW of Ellington · Structure no. 000000003324530

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 64 over Trib Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 64 over Trib Clear Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 64
CrossesTrib Clear Creek
Location3.8 MI NW of Ellington
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.25309, -79.16087
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic308 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$929,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 64 over Trib Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 64 over Trib Clear 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 64 over Trib Clear Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 64 over Trib Clear Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 64 over Trib Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.