South Gale St. over Chautauqua Crk
FairChautauqua County, New York · At Westfield · Structure no. 000000003326180
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 443
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Gale St. over Chautauqua Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Gale St. over Chautauqua Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 135 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 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Gale St. over Chautauqua Crk built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is South Gale St. over Chautauqua Crk 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does South Gale St. over Chautauqua Crk carry?
About 443 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is South Gale St. over Chautauqua Crk?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns South Gale St. over Chautauqua Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.