US Bridges

Chaffee Road over Cattaraugus Creek

Good

Wyoming County, New York · 3.1 Mi. SE Java Center · Structure no. 000000003319870

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
341
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chaffee Road over Cattaraugus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chaffee Road over Cattaraugus Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 341 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChaffee Road
CrossesCattaraugus Creek
Location3.1 Mi. SE Java Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.6221, -78.34181
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2018)
Projected traffic477 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$618,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chaffee Road over Cattaraugus Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chaffee Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Chaffee Road over Cattaraugus Creek carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chaffee Road over Cattaraugus Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Chaffee Road over Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.