US Bridges

South Work Street over Chadakoin River

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · At Falconer South Work ST · Structure no. 000000003326060

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,330
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Work Street over Chadakoin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Work Street over Chadakoin River in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 105 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 7,330 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,740 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSouth Work Street
CrossesChadakoin River
LocationAt Falconer South Work ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.11776, -79.19612
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,330 (2018)
Projected traffic7,740 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Work Street over Chadakoin River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is South Work Street over Chadakoin River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does South Work Street over Chadakoin River carry?

About 7,330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is South Work Street over Chadakoin River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns South Work Street over Chadakoin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.