US Bridges

Zoar Valley Road over Spooner Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.8 MI SE of Morton Cors · Structure no. 000000003328430

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zoar Valley Road over Spooner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zoar Valley Road over Spooner Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesZoar Valley Road
CrossesSpooner Creek
Location2.8 MI SE of Morton Cors
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.48814, -78.72145
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2018)
Projected traffic335 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zoar Valley Road over Spooner Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zoar Valley Road over Spooner 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Zoar Valley Road over Spooner Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Zoar Valley Road over Spooner Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Zoar Valley Road over Spooner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.