US Bridges

Sweet Home Road over Diversion Channel

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.6 MI West of Getzville · Structure no. 000000003367090

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,089
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweet Home Road over Diversion Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sweet Home Road over Diversion Channel in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 14,089 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,877 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSweet Home Road
CrossesDiversion Channel
Location1.6 MI West of Getzville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02458, -78.79907
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,089 (2020)
Projected traffic14,877 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sweet Home Road over Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweet Home Road over Diversion Channel 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 Sweet Home Road over Diversion Channel carry?

About 14,089 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sweet Home Road over Diversion Channel?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sweet Home Road over Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.