US Bridges

Falconer Street over Moon Brook

PoorPosted for load

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.04 MI S Homestead ST · Structure no. 000000003326050

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,508
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falconer Street over Moon Brook is a concrete continuous frame carrying Falconer Street over Moon Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,508 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,648 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFalconer Street
CrossesMoon Brook
Location0.04 MI S Homestead ST
Coordinates42.11771, -79.20096
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,508 (2018)
Projected traffic2,648 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falconer Street over Moon Brook built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falconer Street over Moon Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Falconer Street over Moon Brook carry?

About 2,508 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Falconer Street over Moon Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Falconer Street over Moon Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.