US Bridges

Newton RD over Big Gulf Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 3.5 Mi. E of Hamburg · Structure no. 000000003327440

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,773
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newton RD over Big Gulf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newton RD over Big Gulf Creek 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,773 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,193 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNewton RD
CrossesBig Gulf Creek
Location3.5 Mi. E of Hamburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.7266, -78.75971
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,773 (2021)
Projected traffic2,193 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$594,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newton RD over Big Gulf Creek built?

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

What condition is Newton RD over Big Gulf 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 2023.

How much traffic does Newton RD over Big Gulf Creek carry?

About 1,773 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newton RD over Big Gulf Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns Newton RD over Big Gulf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.