US Bridges

Madden Road over Br Lit Brokenstrw

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.4 MI NE of Niobe · Structure no. 000000003324990

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madden Road over Br Lit Brokenstrw is a concrete frame carrying Madden Road over Br Lit Brokenstrw in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMadden Road
CrossesBr Lit Brokenstrw
Location2.4 MI NE of Niobe
Coordinates42.02103, -79.40592
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2019)
Projected traffic76 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$520,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madden Road over Br Lit Brokenstrw built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madden Road over Br Lit Brokenstrw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Madden Road over Br Lit Brokenstrw carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Madden Road over Br Lit Brokenstrw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Madden Road over Br Lit Brokenstrw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.