US Bridges

County Road 72 over Tb WB Conewngo Ck

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · .2 Mile W of Town Corners · Structure no. 000000003325950

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 72 over Tb WB Conewngo Ck is a concrete slab carrying County Road 72 over Tb WB Conewngo Ck in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 72
CrossesTb WB Conewngo Ck
Location.2 Mile W of Town Corners
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.36148, -79.17707
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2021)
Projected traffic725 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$278,000 (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 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% 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 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 72 over Tb WB Conewngo Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.