US Bridges

Creekside Drive over Diversion Channel

Fair

Erie County, New York · .4 MI W JCT US62 & SH356 · Structure no. 000000003367680

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,276
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creekside Drive over Diversion Channel is a steel culvert carrying Creekside Drive over Diversion Channel in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,276 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,816 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCreekside Drive
CrossesDiversion Channel
Location.4 MI W JCT US62 & SH356
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02423, -78.83197
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,276 (2020)
Projected traffic2,816 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creekside Drive over Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creekside Drive 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Creekside Drive over Diversion Channel carry?

About 2,276 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Creekside Drive over Diversion Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Creekside Drive over Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.