US Bridges

Curtis Road over Moon Brook

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 2 Mi. N. of Falconer St. · Structure no. 000000003326220

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
303
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtis Road over Moon Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Curtis Road over Moon Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 303 vehicles a day, projected to reach 424 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCurtis Road
CrossesMoon Brook
Location2 Mi. N. of Falconer St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12182, -79.22271
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2021)
Projected traffic424 by 2041
Trucks0%
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$415,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Curtis Road over Moon Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtis Road over Moon Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Curtis Road over Moon Brook carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Curtis Road over Moon Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Curtis Road over Moon Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.