US Bridges

CR 48 over Cassadaga Lakes

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.1 MI NW of Cassadaga · Structure no. 000000003325430

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 48 over Cassadaga Lakes is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 48 over Cassadaga Lakes in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 763 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,068 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 48
CrossesCassadaga Lakes
Location0.1 MI NW of Cassadaga
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.3503, -79.32694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2021)
Projected traffic1,068 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 48 over Cassadaga Lakes built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 48 over Cassadaga Lakes 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 48 over Cassadaga Lakes carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 48 over Cassadaga Lakes?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 48 over Cassadaga Lakes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.