US Bridges

RTE 78 over Hunter Creek

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Erie County, New York · 3.4 MI SE JCT Rts 78 +400 · Structure no. 000000001030190

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,627
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 78 over Hunter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 78 over Hunter Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 78
CrossesHunter Creek
Location3.4 MI SE JCT Rts 78 +400
RouteState Highway 78
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.7606, -78.52914
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic4,627 (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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 78 over Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 78 over Hunter 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 78 over Hunter Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 78 over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns RTE 78 over Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.