US Bridges

RTE 78 over Stony Bottm Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 3.9 MI SE JCT SH78 &SH400 · Structure no. 000000001030170

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,627
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 78 over Stony Bottm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 78 over Stony Bottm Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,627 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,673 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 78
CrossesStony Bottm Creek
Location3.9 MI SE JCT SH78 &SH400
RouteState Highway 78
Coordinates42.759, -78.51909
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,627 (2020)
Projected traffic4,673 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$547,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 78 over Stony Bottm Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 78 over Stony Bottm 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 78 over Stony Bottm Creek carry?

About 4,627 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 78 over Stony Bottm Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns RTE 78 over Stony Bottm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.