US Bridges

County Road 35 over Branch. Little Brokenstr

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.5 MI NE of Niobe · Structure no. 000000003324900

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
469
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 35 over Branch. Little Brokenstr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 35 over Branch. Little Brokenstr in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 469 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 35
CrossesBranch. Little Brokenstr
Location2.5 MI NE of Niobe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03534, -79.41185
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2020)
Projected traffic473 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 35 over Branch. Little Brokenstr built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 35 over Branch. Little Brokenstr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 35 over Branch. Little Brokenstr carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 35 over Branch. Little Brokenstr?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 35 over Branch. Little Brokenstr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.