US Bridges

County Road 57 over Trib Bugby Brook

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · .2 Mile SW of Centralia · Structure no. 000000003325850

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,102
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 57 over Trib Bugby Brook is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 57 over Trib Bugby Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 1,102 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 57
CrossesTrib Bugby Brook
Location.2 Mile SW of Centralia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25639, -79.35057
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,102 (2018)
Projected traffic1,113 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$349,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 57 over Trib Bugby Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 57 over Trib Bugby Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 57 over Trib Bugby Brook carry?

About 1,102 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 57 over Trib Bugby Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns County Road 57 over Trib Bugby Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.