US Bridges

Buttermilk RD over Trib Conewango Ck

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · .8 Mile NE of Balcom · Structure no. 000000003325940

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
694
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buttermilk RD over Trib Conewango Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buttermilk RD over Trib Conewango Ck in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 87 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 694 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesButtermilk RD
CrossesTrib Conewango Ck
Location.8 Mile NE of Balcom
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.38071, -79.08297
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buttermilk RD over Trib Conewango Ck built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Buttermilk RD over Trib Conewango Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Buttermilk RD over Trib Conewango Ck carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Buttermilk RD over Trib Conewango Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Buttermilk RD over Trib Conewango Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.