US Bridges

Center Line Rd. over Hunter Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 4.4 MI SE of East Aurora · Structure no. 000000003328000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,358
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Line Rd. over Hunter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Line Rd. over Hunter Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,358 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,901 by 2039. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Line Rd.
CrossesHunter Creek
Location4.4 MI SE of East Aurora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.7363, -78.54841
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,358 (2019)
Projected traffic1,901 by 2039
Trucks4%
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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Line Rd. over Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Line 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Center Line Rd. over Hunter Creek carry?

About 1,358 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Center Line Rd. over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Center Line Rd. over Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.