US Bridges

Ketchum RD over N Br Clear Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Erie County, New York · 1 Mile SE of Lawtons · Structure no. 000000003328350

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ketchum RD over N Br Clear Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ketchum RD over N Br Clear 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKetchum RD
CrossesN Br Clear Creek
Location1 Mile SE of Lawtons
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.52956, -78.91401
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ketchum RD over N Br Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is Ketchum RD over N Br Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Ketchum RD over N Br Clear Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Ketchum RD over N Br Clear Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ketchum RD over N Br Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.