US Bridges

Galleria Drive over U-Crest Ditch

Good

Erie County, New York · 2.0 MI NE of Walden Ave · Structure no. 000000002268180

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,118
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galleria Drive over U-Crest Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Galleria Drive over U-Crest Ditch in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,118 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,516 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGalleria Drive
CrossesU-Crest Ditch
Location2.0 MI NE of Walden Ave
Coordinates42.91696, -78.76049
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,118 (2020)
Projected traffic7,516 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Galleria Drive over U-Crest Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galleria Drive over U-Crest Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Galleria Drive over U-Crest Ditch carry?

About 7,118 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Galleria Drive over U-Crest Ditch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m).

Who owns Galleria Drive over U-Crest Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).