US Bridges

RTE 5 over Cattaraugus Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · .1 MI SW JCT SH5/US20&438 · Structure no. 000000006001320

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
548 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,962
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Cattaraugus Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Cattaraugus Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 17,962 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,132 by 2041. The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesCattaraugus Creek
Location.1 MI SW JCT SH5/US20&438
RouteU.S. Route 5
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.5685, -79.10367
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length548 ft (167 m)
Longest span217 ft (66.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,962 (2020)
Projected traffic18,132 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$20.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Cattaraugus Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Cattaraugus 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Cattaraugus Creek carry?

About 17,962 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Cattaraugus Creek?

The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.