US Bridges

Milestrip RD over Rush Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Erie County, New York · .3 MI NW JCT SR179 & Mile · Structure no. 000000002271990

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milestrip RD over Rush Creek is a steel culvert carrying Milestrip RD over Rush 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMilestrip RD
CrossesRush Creek
Location.3 MI NW JCT SR179 & Mile
Coordinates42.79303, -78.84103
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$422,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milestrip RD over Rush Creek built?

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

What condition is Milestrip RD over Rush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Milestrip RD over Rush Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Milestrip RD over Rush Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Milestrip RD over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.