US Bridges

Martin Road over Ledge Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.0 Mi. E. of Cedar St. · Structure no. 000000002268100

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Road over Ledge Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Martin Road over Ledge Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMartin Road
CrossesLedge Creek
Location1.0 Mi. E. of Cedar St.
Coordinates43.06205, -78.49138
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic490 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$391,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Road over Ledge Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Road over Ledge 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 Martin Road over Ledge Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Martin Road over Ledge Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Martin Road over Ledge Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.