US Bridges

Marshfield Road over N Br Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · 3 MI S of North Collins · Structure no. 000000003328610

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshfield Road over N Br Clear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marshfield Road over N Br Clear Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMarshfield Road
CrossesN Br Clear Creek
Location3 MI S of North Collins
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.54387, -78.85313
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic91 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marshfield Road over N Br Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshfield Road over N Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Marshfield Road over N Br Clear Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marshfield Road over N Br Clear Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Marshfield Road over N Br Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.