US Bridges

Harvey Road over Spicer Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · Half Mi. South Whitehaven · Structure no. 000000002268120

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
558
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Road over Spicer Creek is a steel culvert carrying Harvey Road over Spicer Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 558 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHarvey Road
CrossesSpicer Creek
LocationHalf Mi. South Whitehaven
Coordinates43.01676, -78.92548
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic558 (2018)
Projected traffic781 by 2038
Trucks3%
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$215,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvey Road over Spicer Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvey Road over Spicer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Harvey Road over Spicer Creek carry?

About 558 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harvey Road over Spicer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Harvey Road over Spicer Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.