US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over Cherry Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · At Cherry Ck Railroad Ave · Structure no. 000000003326030

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Railroad Avenue over Cherry Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationAt Cherry Ck Railroad Ave
Coordinates42.29633, -79.09489
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2018)
Projected traffic178 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$305,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Avenue over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Avenue 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Railroad Avenue over Cherry Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Avenue over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.