US Bridges

RTE 951E over Rush Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.6 MI W JCT Rts 20A + 20 · Structure no. 000000001050650

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 951E over Rush Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 951E over Rush Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5,642 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,957 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 951E
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.6 MI W JCT Rts 20A + 20
RouteState Highway 951E
Coordinates42.77159, -78.82195
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,642 (2021)
Projected traffic5,957 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 951E over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 951E over Rush 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 951E over Rush Creek carry?

About 5,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 951E over Rush Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 951E over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.