US Bridges

RTE 5 over Foster Brook

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.3 MI NE JCT Rts 5 + 75 · Structure no. 000000001063030

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,829
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Foster Brook is a steel culvert carrying RTE 5 over Foster Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 19,829 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,922 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesFoster Brook
Location0.3 MI NE JCT Rts 5 + 75
RouteState Highway 5
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77719, -78.85928
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,829 (2020)
Projected traffic19,922 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$469,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Foster Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Foster Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Foster Brook carry?

About 19,829 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Foster Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 5 over Foster Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.