US Bridges

Carney Road over Ledge Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.1 Miles NE of Akron · Structure no. 000000003326820

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
915
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carney Road over Ledge Creek is a concrete slab carrying Carney Road over Ledge Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 915 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,281 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCarney Road
CrossesLedge Creek
Location2.1 Miles NE of Akron
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.04734, -78.4815
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2020)
Projected traffic1,281 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$728,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carney Road over Ledge Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carney Road over Ledge 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Carney Road over Ledge Creek carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Carney Road over Ledge Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Carney Road over Ledge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.