US Bridges

Waterman Road over Cassadaga Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.2 MI W. of Moons · Structure no. 000000003325660

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterman Road over Cassadaga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waterman Road over Cassadaga Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 198 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWaterman Road
CrossesCassadaga Creek
Location1.2 MI W. of Moons
Coordinates42.28152, -79.31987
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2018)
Projected traffic277 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterman Road over Cassadaga Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterman Road over Cassadaga Creek 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 Waterman Road over Cassadaga Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Waterman Road over Cassadaga Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Waterman Road over Cassadaga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.