US Bridges

Stebbins Road over Walnut Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.23 MI S of Silver Creek · Structure no. 000000003324840

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
799
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stebbins Road over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stebbins Road over Walnut Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 799 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,119 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesStebbins Road
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.23 MI S of Silver Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51231, -79.1726
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic799 (2021)
Projected traffic1,119 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stebbins Road over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stebbins Road over Walnut 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 Stebbins Road over Walnut Creek carry?

About 799 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stebbins Road over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stebbins Road over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.