US Bridges

Frissell Road over Kiantone Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.6 MI NW of Fentonville · Structure no. 000000003325050

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frissell Road over Kiantone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frissell Road over Kiantone Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFrissell Road
CrossesKiantone Creek
Location1.6 MI NW of Fentonville
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.0161, -79.1674
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2018)
Projected traffic137 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frissell Road over Kiantone Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frissell Road over Kiantone 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Frissell Road over Kiantone Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Frissell Road over Kiantone Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Frissell Road over Kiantone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.