US Bridges

Carp. Pringle Rd. over Ball Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.3 MI SW of Stow · Structure no. 000000003325190

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carp. Pringle Rd. over Ball Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carp. Pringle Rd. over Ball Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCarp. Pringle Rd.
CrossesBall Creek
Location1.3 MI SW of Stow
Coordinates42.15031, -79.42469
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2018)
Projected traffic241 by 2038
Trucks6%
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$827,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carp. Pringle Rd. over Ball Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carp. Pringle Rd. over Ball Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Carp. Pringle Rd. over Ball Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Carp. Pringle Rd. over Ball Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Carp. Pringle Rd. over Ball Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.