Creamery Road over Trib Lake Erie
PoorChautauqua County, New York · 2.1 Miles SW of Westfield · Structure no. 000000003325970
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 171
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Creamery Road over Trib Lake Erie is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creamery Road over Trib Lake Erie in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 171 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Creamery Road over Trib Lake Erie built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Creamery Road over Trib Lake Erie in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Creamery Road over Trib Lake Erie carry?
About 171 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Creamery Road over Trib Lake Erie?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Creamery Road over Trib Lake Erie?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.