US Bridges

County Road 35 over Western Ny & Penn

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.5 MI S of Blockville · Structure no. 000000003325010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
646
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 35 over Western Ny & Penn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 35 over Western Ny & Penn in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 646 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 652 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 35
CrossesWestern Ny & Penn
Location2.5 MI S of Blockville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04581, -79.41197
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2018)
Projected traffic652 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 35 over Western Ny & Penn built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 35 over Western Ny & Penn 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 35 over Western Ny & Penn carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 35 over Western Ny & Penn?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 35 over Western Ny & Penn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.