US Bridges

Sherman Road over Br Chautauqua Crk

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.2 Miles W of Summerdale · Structure no. 000000003325960

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
499
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Road over Br Chautauqua Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Sherman Road over Br Chautauqua Crk 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 499 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 699 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSherman Road
CrossesBr Chautauqua Crk
Location2.2 Miles W of Summerdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.21653, -79.61532
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2019)
Projected traffic699 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$645,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherman Road over Br Chautauqua Crk built?

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

What condition is Sherman Road over Br Chautauqua Crk 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 Sherman Road over Br Chautauqua Crk carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Road over Br Chautauqua Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Road over Br Chautauqua Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.