US Bridges

Jeffrey Boulevard over Rush Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.8 MI SW of Blasdell · Structure no. 000000002260830

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,547
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeffrey Boulevard over Rush Creek is a concrete frame carrying Jeffrey Boulevard over Rush Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,547 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,566 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJeffrey Boulevard
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.8 MI SW of Blasdell
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78854, -78.83458
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,547 (2021)
Projected traffic3,566 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$932,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeffrey Boulevard over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeffrey Boulevard over Rush 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jeffrey Boulevard over Rush Creek carry?

About 2,547 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Jeffrey Boulevard over Rush Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jeffrey Boulevard over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.