US Bridges

RTE 39 over Spooner Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.1 MI W JCT Rts 39 + 219 · Structure no. 000000001024500

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,315
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 39 over Spooner Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 39 over Spooner Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,315 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,551 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 39
CrossesSpooner Creek
Location1.1 MI W JCT Rts 39 + 219
RouteState Highway 39
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.50816, -78.70667
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,315 (2021)
Projected traffic4,551 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$704,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 39 over Spooner Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 39 over Spooner 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 39 over Spooner Creek carry?

About 4,315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 39 over Spooner Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns RTE 39 over Spooner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.