US Bridges

Dolloff Road over Cassadaga Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.2 MI SE of Falconer · Structure no. 000000003362630

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dolloff Road over Cassadaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dolloff Road over Cassadaga Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 51 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 1 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDolloff Road
CrossesCassadaga Creek
Location2.2 MI SE of Falconer
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09671, -79.15683
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dolloff Road over Cassadaga Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Dolloff Road over Cassadaga Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dolloff Road over Cassadaga Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dolloff Road over Cassadaga Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Dolloff Road over Cassadaga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.