US Bridges

Pavement Road over Br Plum Bottom Ck

Fair

Erie County, New York · .2 MI E JCT CR155 & CR343 · Structure no. 000000003367350

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,738
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pavement Road over Br Plum Bottom Ck is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Pavement Road over Br Plum Bottom Ck in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,738 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,059 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPavement Road
CrossesBr Plum Bottom Ck
Location.2 MI E JCT CR155 & CR343
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.91051, -78.62271
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,738 (2021)
Projected traffic6,059 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$430,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pavement Road over Br Plum Bottom Ck built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pavement Road over Br Plum Bottom Ck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pavement Road over Br Plum Bottom Ck carry?

About 5,738 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pavement Road over Br Plum Bottom Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pavement Road over Br Plum Bottom Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.