US Bridges

RTE 39 over Otis Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 5.0 MI E JCT Rts 39 + 219 · Structure no. 000000001024510

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,605
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 39 over Otis Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 39 over Otis Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,605 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,802 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

CarriesRTE 39
CrossesOtis Creek
Location5.0 MI E JCT Rts 39 + 219
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates42.51428, -78.59106
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,605 (2021)
Projected traffic3,802 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 39 over Otis Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 39 over Otis 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 39 over Otis Creek carry?

About 3,605 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 39 over Otis Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 39 over Otis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.