US Bridges

Mckinley Parkway over Rush Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0 5 MI South of Route 20 · Structure no. 000000003327570

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,901
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckinley Parkway over Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mckinley Parkway over Rush Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 6,901 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,287 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMckinley Parkway
CrossesRush Creek
Location0 5 MI South of Route 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76202, -78.81182
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,901 (2020)
Projected traffic7,287 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckinley Parkway over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckinley Parkway over Rush 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mckinley Parkway over Rush Creek carry?

About 6,901 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mckinley Parkway over Rush Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Mckinley Parkway over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.