US Bridges

Clymer Hill Road over Alder Bottom Crk

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 3.4 Miles SW of Sherman · Structure no. 000000003325560

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
781
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clymer Hill Road over Alder Bottom Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clymer Hill Road over Alder Bottom Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 781 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,093 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesClymer Hill Road
CrossesAlder Bottom Crk
Location3.4 Miles SW of Sherman
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.10726, -79.62545
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2018)
Projected traffic1,093 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clymer Hill Road over Alder Bottom Crk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clymer Hill Road over Alder Bottom Crk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Clymer Hill Road over Alder Bottom Crk carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Clymer Hill Road over Alder Bottom Crk?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Clymer Hill Road over Alder Bottom Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.