US Bridges

CR 84 over Walnut Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.1 MI N of Forestville · Structure no. 000000003324810

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
519
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 84 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 84 over Walnut Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 67 years old, older 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 727 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 84
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.1 MI N of Forestville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.4922, -79.16389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2021)
Projected traffic727 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 84 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 84 over Walnut 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 84 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 84 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 84 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.