US Bridges

RTE 5 over Rush Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.2 MI N JCT Rts 5 & 179 · Structure no. 000000001001449

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,436
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 5 over Rush Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 33,436 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,593 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT Rts 5 & 179
RouteState Highway 5
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79349, -78.84689
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,436 (2019)
Projected traffic33,593 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Rush 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Rush Creek carry?

About 33,436 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns RTE 5 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.