US Bridges

Savage Road over Dry Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.1 MI North of Sardinia · Structure no. 000000003328500

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
970
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savage Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Savage Road over Dry Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSavage Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.1 MI North of Sardinia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.55663, -78.50991
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2021)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Savage Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Savage Road over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Savage Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Savage Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Savage Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.