US Bridges

School Street over Plum Bottom Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · Center of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000002213310

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,161
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Street over Plum Bottom Creek is a concrete culvert carrying School Street over Plum Bottom Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 2,161 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,025 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSchool Street
CrossesPlum Bottom Creek
LocationCenter of Lancaster
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.9005, -78.66703
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,161 (2021)
Projected traffic3,025 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$564,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was School Street over Plum Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is School Street over Plum Bottom 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does School Street over Plum Bottom Creek carry?

About 2,161 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is School Street over Plum Bottom Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns School Street over Plum Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.