US Bridges

RTE 93 over Ledge Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 4.8 MI N JCT Rts 93 + 267 · Structure no. 000000001034760

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,355
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 93 over Ledge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 93 over Ledge Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 93 years old, older 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 3,355 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,388 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 93
CrossesLedge Creek
Location4.8 MI N JCT Rts 93 + 267
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates43.08112, -78.51766
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,355 (2020)
Projected traffic3,388 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 93 over Ledge Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 93 over Ledge Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 93 over Ledge Creek carry?

About 3,355 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 93 over Ledge Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 93 over Ledge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.