US Bridges

Chapel Woods over Drainage DITCH26B

Fair

Erie County, New York · NE 0F Klein & Youngs · Structure no. 000000002268090

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,045
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Woods over Drainage DITCH26B is a concrete culvert carrying Chapel Woods over Drainage DITCH26B in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,045 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesChapel Woods
CrossesDrainage DITCH26B
LocationNE 0F Klein & Youngs
Coordinates43.00352, -78.72239
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2017)
Projected traffic1,463 by 2037
Trucks1%
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$884,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapel Woods over Drainage DITCH26B built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel Woods over Drainage DITCH26B 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Chapel Woods over Drainage DITCH26B carry?

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Woods over Drainage DITCH26B?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Woods over Drainage DITCH26B?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.