US Bridges

Concord Road over Spooner Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · 2.3 Miles SE of Wyandale · Structure no. 000000003367370

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord Road over Spooner Creek is a concrete slab carrying Concord Road over Spooner Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesConcord Road
CrossesSpooner Creek
Location2.3 Miles SE of Wyandale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.5347, -78.73138
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic84 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$435,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord Road over Spooner Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concord Road over Spooner 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Concord Road over Spooner Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Concord Road over Spooner Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Concord Road over Spooner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.