US Bridges

County Road 322 over Trib Alderbottom Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.3 MI NW of North Clymer · Structure no. 000000003325580

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 322 over Trib Alderbottom Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 322 over Trib Alderbottom Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 322
CrossesTrib Alderbottom Creek
Location2.3 MI NW of North Clymer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10324, -79.59333
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2038
Trucks8%
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$391,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 322 over Trib Alderbottom Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 322 over Trib Alderbottom Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 322 over Trib Alderbottom Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 322 over Trib Alderbottom Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns County Road 322 over Trib Alderbottom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.