US Bridges

Lake Shore Road over Delaware Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.75 Miles West of Angola · Structure no. 000000003327490

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,553
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Road over Delaware Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Shore Road over Delaware Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,553 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,158 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Shore Road
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location1.75 Miles West of Angola
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.64354, -79.06258
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,553 (2021)
Projected traffic3,158 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore Road over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Shore Road over Delaware 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Road over Delaware Creek carry?

About 2,553 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Road over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Road over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.