US Bridges

County Road 71 over Cassadaga Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.2 MI N of S Stockton · Structure no. 000000003325770

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 71 over Cassadaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 71 over Cassadaga Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 74 years old, older 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 71
CrossesCassadaga Creek
Location0.2 MI N of S Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.24828, -79.31511
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
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic910 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 County Road 71 over Cassadaga Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is County Road 71 over Cassadaga 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 71 over Cassadaga Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 71 over Cassadaga Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 71 over Cassadaga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.