US Bridges

Wolcott Road over Black Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · .9 Mile W of Wolcottsburg · Structure no. 000000003326470

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
907
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolcott Road over Black Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wolcott Road over Black Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 907 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWolcott Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location.9 Mile W of Wolcottsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.05801, -78.65348
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic907 (2021)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$693,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolcott Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 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 907 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wolcott Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wolcott Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.