US Bridges

Matteson Street over Canadaway Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · At Fredonia · Structure no. 000000003326080

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,384
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matteson Street over Canadaway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matteson Street over Canadaway Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,384 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,949 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMatteson Street
CrossesCanadaway Creek
LocationAt Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.45048, -79.35055
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,384 (2021)
Projected traffic2,949 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Matteson Street over Canadaway Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matteson Street over Canadaway 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 Matteson Street over Canadaway Creek carry?

About 2,384 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Matteson Street over Canadaway Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Matteson Street over Canadaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.