US Bridges

Alden-Crittenden over Spring Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · .6 Mile North of Alden · Structure no. 000000003326840

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,381
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alden-Crittenden over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alden-Crittenden over Spring Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,381 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,183 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesAlden-Crittenden
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.6 Mile North of Alden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90839, -78.49208
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,381 (2017)
Projected traffic4,183 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$812,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alden-Crittenden over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alden-Crittenden over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Alden-Crittenden over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,381 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Alden-Crittenden over Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Alden-Crittenden over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.