US Bridges

Access Road over Cornelius Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.3 MI N JCT I-190 198 · Structure no. 000000002260760

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,562
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access Road over Cornelius Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Access Road over Cornelius Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 69 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 6 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 1,562 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,187 by 2018. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAccess Road
CrossesCornelius Creek
Location1.3 MI N JCT I-190 198
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.94492, -78.90874
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,562 (1998)
Projected traffic2,187 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$446,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road over Cornelius Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Access Road over Cornelius 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 Access Road over Cornelius Creek carry?

About 1,562 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over Cornelius Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Access Road over Cornelius Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.