US Bridges

Hunter Creek Road over Hunter Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3.4 MI E of South Wales · Structure no. 000000003328140

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
824
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunter Creek Road over Hunter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunter Creek Road over Hunter Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 824 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHunter Creek Road
CrossesHunter Creek
Location3.4 MI E of South Wales
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69202, -78.51478
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic824 (2020)
Projected traffic832 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 Hunter Creek Road over Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunter Creek Road 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 Hunter Creek Road over Hunter Creek carry?

About 824 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Hunter Creek Road over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hunter Creek Road over Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.