US Bridges

Stone Road over Cassadaga Creek

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.1 MI East of Falconer · Structure no. 000000003325310

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,021
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Road over Cassadaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stone Road over Cassadaga Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,429 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesStone Road
CrossesCassadaga Creek
Location1.1 MI East of Falconer
Coordinates42.11724, -79.15789
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2021)
Projected traffic1,429 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Stone Road over Cassadaga Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Road over Cassadaga Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Stone Road over Cassadaga Creek carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Stone Road over Cassadaga Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Road over Cassadaga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.