US Bridges

Sprague Brk Pk RD over Sprague Brook

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.2 MI SE of Glenwood · Structure no. 000000003367360

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprague Brk Pk RD over Sprague Brook is a steel culvert carrying Sprague Brk Pk RD over Sprague Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSprague Brk Pk RD
CrossesSprague Brook
Location2.2 MI SE of Glenwood
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.58949, -78.64172
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic224 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$495,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sprague Brk Pk RD over Sprague Brook built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprague Brk Pk RD over Sprague Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sprague Brk Pk RD over Sprague Brook carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sprague Brk Pk RD over Sprague Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Sprague Brk Pk RD over Sprague Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.