US Bridges

Fletcher Street over Two Mile Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.9 MI SW JCT 265266 · Structure no. 000000002260510

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,382
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher Street over Two Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fletcher Street over Two Mile 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 1,382 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,935 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFletcher Street
CrossesTwo Mile Creek
Location1.9 MI SW JCT 265266
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.0047, -78.90568
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,382 (2017)
Projected traffic1,935 by 2037
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$403,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fletcher Street over Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fletcher Street over Two Mile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fletcher Street over Two Mile Creek carry?

About 1,382 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fletcher Street over Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Fletcher Street over Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.