Wolcott Road over Black Creek
FairErie County, New York · 2.3 MI W of Wolcottsville · Structure no. 000000003326460
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,324
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wolcott Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wolcott Road over Black Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,324 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,854 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wolcott Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wolcott Road over Black 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wolcott Road over Black Creek carry?
About 1,324 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wolcott Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wolcott Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.