US Bridges

Barker Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.1 MI E of Niobe · Structure no. 000000003324940

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barker Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barker Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBarker Road
CrossesLittle Brokenstraw Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Niobe
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01407, -79.44962
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2019)
Projected traffic97 by 2039
Trucks6%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barker Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barker Road over Little Brokenstraw 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Barker Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Barker Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Barker Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.