US Bridges

Springv-Boston RD over Spring Brook

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2 Miles NE of Springville · Structure no. 000000003367390

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,278
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springv-Boston RD over Spring Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Springv-Boston RD over Spring Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,278 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,310 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringv-Boston RD
CrossesSpring Brook
Location2 Miles NE of Springville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.53597, -78.67513
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,278 (2020)
Projected traffic3,310 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$396,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springv-Boston RD over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springv-Boston RD over Spring 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Springv-Boston RD over Spring Brook carry?

About 3,278 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Springv-Boston RD over Spring Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Springv-Boston RD over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.