US Bridges

Hunters Creek RD over Hunter Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · .6 Mile S of Wales Center · Structure no. 000000003327930

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,209
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunters Creek RD over Hunter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunters Creek RD over Hunter Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHunters Creek RD
CrossesHunter Creek
Location.6 Mile S of Wales Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75934, -78.53129
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2021)
Projected traffic1,221 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunters Creek RD over Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Hunters Creek RD over Hunter 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hunters Creek RD over Hunter Creek carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hunters Creek RD over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hunters Creek RD over Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.