US Bridges

Jennings Road over Clear Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 2.6 Miles East of Collins · Structure no. 000000003328590

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings Road over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jennings Road over Clear Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJennings Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.6 Miles East of Collins
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.48841, -78.87611
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2018)
Projected traffic328 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jennings Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennings Road over Clear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jennings Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jennings Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m).

Who owns Jennings Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.