Dole Swamp Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek
PoorChautauqua County, New York · 1.0 MI NW of Niobe · Structure no. 000000003325000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dole Swamp Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dole Swamp Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Dole Swamp Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dole Swamp Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Dole Swamp Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Dole Swamp Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Dole Swamp Road over Little Brokenstraw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.