US Bridges

Clark Street over Plum Bottom Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.1 MI NE Rt 20 & Central · Structure no. 000000002213320

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
443
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Street over Plum Bottom Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clark Street over Plum Bottom Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesClark Street
CrossesPlum Bottom Creek
Location0.1 MI NE Rt 20 & Central
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.90132, -78.66882
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2021)
Projected traffic620 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$810,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Street over Plum Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Street over Plum Bottom 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 December 2024.

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

About 443 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clark Street over Plum Bottom Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Street over Plum Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.