Ward Drive over Big Gulf Creek
FairErie County, New York · Chestnut Ridge Park · Structure no. 000000003362260
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,522
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward Drive over Big Gulf Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying Ward Drive over Big Gulf Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 92 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.
It carries about 7,522 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,531 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ward Drive over Big Gulf Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Ward Drive over Big Gulf 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ward Drive over Big Gulf Creek carry?
About 7,522 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ward Drive over Big Gulf Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ward Drive over Big Gulf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.