West Phalinger RD over Black Creek
FairErie County, New York · 1.2 MI SE JCT Rts 263 78 · Structure no. 000000002213060
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 279
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Phalinger RD over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Phalinger RD over Black Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Phalinger RD over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Phalinger RD over Black 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does West Phalinger RD over Black Creek carry?
About 279 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Phalinger RD over Black Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns West Phalinger RD over Black Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.