US Bridges

RTE 75 over Foster Brook

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.3M NE JCT Rts 5 & 75 · Structure no. 000000001063060

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 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 culvert carrying RTE 75 over Foster Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,989 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,073 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 75
CrossesFoster Brook
Location0.3M NE JCT Rts 5 & 75
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates42.7752, -78.85827
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,989 (2020)
Projected traffic18,073 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$472,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 75 over Foster Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 75 over Foster Brook 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 July 2023.

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 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 75 over Foster Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.