US Bridges

Taylor Hollow RD over Clear Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.7 Miles S of Lawtons · Structure no. 000000003328320

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,178
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Hollow RD over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Hollow RD over Clear Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 67 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 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 1,178 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTaylor Hollow RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.7 Miles S of Lawtons
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.51633, -78.94262
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,178 (2020)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Hollow RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Taylor Hollow RD over Clear 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor Hollow RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,178 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Hollow RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Hollow RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.