US Bridges

Dunham Avenue over Western Ny & Penn

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · In Celoron · Structure no. 000000003326010

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,061
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunham Avenue over Western Ny & Penn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dunham Avenue over Western Ny & Penn in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,061 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,176 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDunham Avenue
CrossesWestern Ny & Penn
LocationIn Celoron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10538, -79.28318
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,061 (2021)
Projected traffic2,176 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunham Avenue over Western Ny & Penn built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunham Avenue over Western Ny & Penn 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dunham Avenue over Western Ny & Penn carry?

About 2,061 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dunham Avenue over Western Ny & Penn?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Dunham Avenue over Western Ny & Penn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.