US Bridges

South Work Street over Western Ny & Penn

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · S.Work ST Vil of Falconer · Structure no. 000000003326070

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,533
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Work Street over Western Ny & Penn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Work Street over Western Ny & Penn in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,533 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,898 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSouth Work Street
CrossesWestern Ny & Penn
LocationS.Work ST Vil of Falconer
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.11505, -79.19108
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,533 (2020)
Projected traffic6,898 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Work Street over Western Ny & Penn built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Work Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does South Work Street over Western Ny & Penn carry?

About 6,533 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is South Work Street over Western Ny & Penn?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns South Work Street over Western Ny & Penn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.