US Bridges

County Road 91 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.8 MI North of Sheridan · Structure no. 000000003325540

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 91 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 91 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 91
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
Location2.8 MI North of Sheridan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.52824, -79.23718
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2021)
Projected traffic507 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 91 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 91 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 91 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 91 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 91 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.