US Bridges

Butcher Road over Trib W Br Conewan

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.3 MI NW of Balcom · Structure no. 000000003325870

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butcher Road over Trib W Br Conewan is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butcher Road over Trib W Br Conewan in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesButcher Road
CrossesTrib W Br Conewan
Location1.3 MI NW of Balcom
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38065, -79.11217
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic308 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$812,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butcher Road over Trib W Br Conewan built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butcher Road over Trib W Br Conewan 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Butcher Road over Trib W Br Conewan carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Butcher Road over Trib W Br Conewan?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Butcher Road over Trib W Br Conewan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.