US Bridges

Westwood Road over N Br Plum Bttm Ck

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.2 MI SW JCT US20&T L RD · Structure no. 000000003327350

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,037
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westwood Road over N Br Plum Bttm Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westwood Road over N Br Plum Bttm Ck in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,037 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,852 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWestwood Road
CrossesN Br Plum Bttm Ck
Location2.2 MI SW JCT US20&T L RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.91082, -78.62107
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,037 (2019)
Projected traffic2,852 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westwood Road over N Br Plum Bttm Ck built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westwood Road over N Br Plum Bttm Ck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Westwood Road over N Br Plum Bttm Ck carry?

About 2,037 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Westwood Road over N Br Plum Bttm Ck?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Westwood Road over N Br Plum Bttm Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.