US Bridges

Fairmount Avenue over Chadakoin River

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.6MI W JCT SR60 & SR394 · Structure no. 000000003362560

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,227
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairmount Avenue over Chadakoin River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fairmount Avenue over Chadakoin River in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,227 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,575 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFairmount Avenue
CrossesChadakoin River
Location0.6MI W JCT SR60 & SR394
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.09856, -79.25308
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,227 (2020)
Projected traffic6,575 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairmount Avenue over Chadakoin River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairmount Avenue over Chadakoin River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fairmount Avenue over Chadakoin River carry?

About 6,227 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fairmount Avenue over Chadakoin River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Fairmount Avenue over Chadakoin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.