US Bridges

New Jerusalem Rd. over Rythus Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.8 Mi. SW of Eden · Structure no. 000000002260810

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Jerusalem Rd. over Rythus Creek is a steel culvert carrying New Jerusalem Rd. over Rythus Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Jerusalem Rd.
CrossesRythus Creek
Location1.8 Mi. SW of Eden
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63964, -78.92673
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2021)
Projected traffic515 by 2041
Trucks7%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$205,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Jerusalem Rd. over Rythus Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Jerusalem Rd. over Rythus 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does New Jerusalem Rd. over Rythus Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is New Jerusalem Rd. over Rythus Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns New Jerusalem Rd. over Rythus Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.