US Bridges

County Road 67 over Clear Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · .2 Mile S of Clear Creek · Structure no. 000000003324550

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,467
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 67 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 67 over Clear Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,467 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,481 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 67
CrossesClear Creek
Location.2 Mile S of Clear Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.21791, -79.0599
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,467 (2021)
Projected traffic1,481 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 67 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 67 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 67 over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,467 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 67 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 67 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.