US Bridges

Cedar Street over Ledge Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 2.8 Miles North of Akron · Structure no. 000000003326580

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,173
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Street over Ledge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Street over Ledge Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,173 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,642 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCedar Street
CrossesLedge Creek
Location2.8 Miles North of Akron
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.07296, -78.49945
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,173 (2018)
Projected traffic1,642 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$960,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Street over Ledge Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Street over Ledge Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Street over Ledge Creek carry?

About 1,173 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Street over Ledge Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Street over Ledge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.