RTE 78 over Gott Creek
GoodErie County, New York · 4.6 MI S JCT Rts 78 & 263 · Structure no. 000000001030300
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,221
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 78 over Gott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 78 over Gott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 24,221 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,334 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 78 over Gott Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 78 over Gott 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 78 over Gott Creek carry?
About 24,221 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is RTE 78 over Gott Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 78 over Gott Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.