Sharp Street over Spring Brook
PoorPosted for loadErie County, New York · .8 Mile N of Springville · Structure no. 000000003328440
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 805
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sharp Street over Spring Brook is a concrete slab carrying Sharp Street over Spring Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3 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: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 805 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,127 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sharp Street over Spring Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sharp Street over Spring Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sharp Street over Spring Brook carry?
About 805 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sharp Street over Spring Brook?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Sharp Street over Spring Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.