US Bridges

County Road 73 over Trib Bear Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.6 MI N of Stockton · Structure no. 000000003325820

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,815
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 73 over Trib Bear Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 73 over Trib Bear Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,815 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,833 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 73
CrossesTrib Bear Creek
Location1.6 MI N of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.33961, -79.3656
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,815 (2018)
Projected traffic1,833 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 73 over Trib Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 73 over Trib Bear 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 73 over Trib Bear Creek carry?

About 1,815 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 73 over Trib Bear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 73 over Trib Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.