US Bridges

RTE 75 over Foster Brook

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.3 MI NE JCT Rts 5 + 75 · Structure no. 000000001063050

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,989
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 75 over Foster Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 75 over Foster Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 17,989 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,073 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 75
CrossesFoster Brook
Location0.3 MI NE JCT Rts 5 + 75
RouteState Highway 75
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.776, -78.85862
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,989 (2020)
Projected traffic18,073 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 75 over Foster Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 75 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 75 over Foster Brook carry?

About 17,989 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 75 over Foster Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 75 over Foster Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.