US Bridges

Buffalo Street over Chadakoin River

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · At Jamestown · Structure no. 000000003362570

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,719
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Street over Chadakoin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buffalo Street over Chadakoin River in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 2,719 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,364 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBuffalo Street
CrossesChadakoin River
LocationAt Jamestown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.10699, -79.21984
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,719 (2019)
Projected traffic3,364 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Street over Chadakoin River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Street over Chadakoin River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo Street over Chadakoin River carry?

About 2,719 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Street over Chadakoin River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Street over Chadakoin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.