Kortwright RD over Lit Brokenstraw C
FairChautauqua County, New York · 0.4 MI SE of Niobe · Structure no. 000000003324890
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 594
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kortwright RD over Lit Brokenstraw C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kortwright RD over Lit Brokenstraw C in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 96 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 5 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 594 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kortwright RD over Lit Brokenstraw C built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Kortwright RD over Lit Brokenstraw C 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Kortwright RD over Lit Brokenstraw C carry?
About 594 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Kortwright RD over Lit Brokenstraw C?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Kortwright RD over Lit Brokenstraw C?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.