US Bridges

County Road 380 over Trib Bear Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 3 MI S of Stockton · Structure no. 000000003367550

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,061
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 380 over Trib Bear Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Road 380 over Trib Bear Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,061 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,081 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Road 380
CrossesTrib Bear Creek
Location3 MI S of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.27622, -79.35309
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,061 (2017)
Projected traffic2,081 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$292,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 380 over Trib Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 380 over Trib Bear Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 380 over Trib Bear Creek carry?

About 2,061 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 380 over Trib Bear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns County Road 380 over Trib Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.