US Bridges

Whitehaven Road over Spicer Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3.4 MI E of I190 Exit N19 · Structure no. 000000003362050

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,295
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehaven Road over Spicer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Whitehaven Road over Spicer Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 2,295 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,839 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWhitehaven Road
CrossesSpicer Creek
Location3.4 MI E of I190 Exit N19
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02221, -78.90907
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,295 (2019)
Projected traffic2,839 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$636,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitehaven Road over Spicer Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitehaven Road over Spicer 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Whitehaven Road over Spicer Creek carry?

About 2,295 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Whitehaven Road over Spicer Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Whitehaven Road over Spicer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.