US Bridges

County Route 18 over Prendergast Crk

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Chautauqua County, New York · 0.5 MI W of Stedman · Structure no. 000000003325180

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 18 over Prendergast Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying County Route 18 over Prendergast Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 18
CrossesPrendergast Crk
Location0.5 MI W of Stedman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1692, -79.48708
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2019)
Projected traffic602 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 18 over Prendergast Crk built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 18 over Prendergast Crk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 18 over Prendergast Crk carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Route 18 over Prendergast Crk?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 18 over Prendergast Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.