US Bridges

Ahlers Road over Delaware Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · 1.66 MI W Village Angola · Structure no. 000000002268780

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ahlers Road over Delaware Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ahlers Road over Delaware Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAhlers Road
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location1.66 MI W Village Angola
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64418, -79.06319
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ahlers Road over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ahlers Road over Delaware 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ahlers Road over Delaware Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ahlers Road over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ahlers Road over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.