US Bridges

RTE 39 over Hosmer Brook

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.4 MI W JCT Rts 39 & 16 · Structure no. 000000001024550

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,605
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 39 over Hosmer Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 39 over Hosmer Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,605 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,802 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 39
CrossesHosmer Brook
Location1.4 MI W JCT Rts 39 & 16
RouteState Highway 39
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54099, -78.50415
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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 closed23.6 mi (38 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 39 over Hosmer Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 39 over Hosmer Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 39 over Hosmer Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 39 over Hosmer Brook?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 39 over Hosmer Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.