Panama Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek
FairChautauqua County, New York · 1.7 MI S of Panama · Structure no. 000000003324950
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 638
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Panama Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Panama Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 638 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Panama Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Panama 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 Panama Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek carry?
About 638 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Panama Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Panama Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.