US Bridges

Kiantone Road over Br Stillwater Crk

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.1 MI S of Jamestown · Structure no. 000000003325090

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,552
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiantone Road over Br Stillwater Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kiantone Road over Br Stillwater Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 95 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 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,173 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKiantone Road
CrossesBr Stillwater Crk
Location1.1 MI S of Jamestown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.06072, -79.21907
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2021)
Projected traffic2,173 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kiantone Road over Br Stillwater Crk built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Kiantone Road over Br Stillwater Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Kiantone Road over Br Stillwater Crk carry?

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kiantone Road over Br Stillwater Crk?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kiantone Road over Br Stillwater Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.