US Bridges

Webster Road over Lit Canadaway Crk

PoorPosted for load

Chautauqua County, New York · .6 MI SE of Lamberton · Structure no. 000000003325420

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
286
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster Road over Lit Canadaway Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Webster Road over Lit Canadaway Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 286 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWebster Road
CrossesLit Canadaway Crk
Location.6 MI SE of Lamberton
Coordinates42.40341, -79.39268
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster Road over Lit Canadaway Crk built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Webster Road over Lit Canadaway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Webster Road over Lit Canadaway Crk carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Webster Road over Lit Canadaway Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Webster Road over Lit Canadaway Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.