US Bridges

County Road 89 over Silver Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.6 MI S of Silver Creek · Structure no. 000000003324780

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,041
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 89 over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 89 over Silver Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,041 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,061 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 89
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.6 MI S of Silver Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.51298, -79.14359
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,041 (2021)
Projected traffic2,061 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 89 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 89 over Silver 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 89 over Silver Creek carry?

About 2,041 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 89 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 89 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.