US Bridges

Risley Street over Canadaway Creek

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · At Fredonia Risley Street · Structure no. 000000003326090

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,339
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Risley Street over Canadaway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Risley Street over Canadaway Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,339 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRisley Street
CrossesCanadaway Creek
LocationAt Fredonia Risley Street
Coordinates42.44168, -79.34213
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,339 (2021)
Projected traffic1,875 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Risley Street over Canadaway Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Risley Street over Canadaway Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Risley Street over Canadaway Creek carry?

About 1,339 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Risley Street over Canadaway Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Risley Street over Canadaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.