US Bridges

Cemetery Road over N Br Plum Bottom

Good

Erie County, New York · 1 MI E of Lancaster Line · Structure no. 000000003326950

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,357
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over N Br Plum Bottom is a concrete culvert carrying Cemetery Road over N Br Plum Bottom in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,357 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,628 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesN Br Plum Bottom
Location1 MI E of Lancaster Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.89817, -78.6381
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,357 (2021)
Projected traffic6,628 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$502,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery Road over N Br Plum Bottom built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road over N Br Plum Bottom 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over N Br Plum Bottom carry?

About 5,357 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Road over N Br Plum Bottom?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Road over N Br Plum Bottom?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.