US Bridges

County Road 72 over Tb WB Conewngo Ck

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · .8 Mile SW of Hamlet · Structure no. 000000003325930

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 72 over Tb WB Conewngo Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 72 over Tb WB Conewngo Ck in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 826 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCounty Road 72
CrossesTb WB Conewngo Ck
Location.8 Mile SW of Hamlet
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.36494, -79.1488
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2021)
Projected traffic826 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$572,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 72 over Tb WB Conewngo Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 72 over Tb WB Conewngo Ck 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 72 over Tb WB Conewngo Ck carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 72 over Tb WB Conewngo Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 72 over Tb WB Conewngo Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.