US Bridges

East West Road over Woods Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.3 MI W NW Sandy Beach · Structure no. 000000005511700

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,528
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

East West Road over Woods Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East West Road over Woods Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,528 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast West Road
CrossesWoods Creek
Location0.3 MI W NW Sandy Beach
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05661, -78.97162
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,528 (2020)
Projected traffic1,890 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

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East West Road over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is East West Road over Woods 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does East West Road over Woods Creek carry?

About 1,528 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East West Road over Woods Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns East West Road over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.