US Bridges

Jennings Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3.1 Miles East of Lawtons · Structure no. 000000003328600

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings Road over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jennings Road over Clear Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,064 by 2041. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesJennings Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.1 Miles East of Lawtons
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.53033, -78.87479
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2021)
Projected traffic1,064 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jennings Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennings Road over Clear 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jennings Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Jennings Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.