US Bridges

Cherry Creek RD over Cherry Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · At Cherry Ck Cherry Ck RD · Structure no. 000000003326020

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
428
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Creek RD over Cherry Creek is a concrete frame carrying Cherry Creek RD over Cherry Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCherry Creek RD
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationAt Cherry Ck Cherry Ck RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.29334, -79.09111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2021)
Projected traffic599 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$655,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Creek RD over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Creek RD over Cherry Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Creek RD over Cherry Creek carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Creek RD over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Creek RD over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.