US Bridges

Webster Road over Rock Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · In Village of Brocton · Structure no. 000000002212740

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
355
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster Road over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Webster Road over Rock Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWebster Road
CrossesRock Creek
LocationIn Village of Brocton
Coordinates42.38055, -79.42925
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2020)
Projected traffic497 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$305,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webster Road over Rock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Webster Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Webster Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Webster Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.